India launches VB‑G RAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA with higher wages and extended employment guarantee
The central government began implementing the Developed India–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 (VB‑G RAM G) on Wednesday, with a national launch scheduled for 2 July in Andhra Pradesh. The scheme replaces MGNREGA, allocates ₹95,692.31 crore to states and Union Territories, sets a minimum daily wage of ₹300, raises the average wage to ₹327.4, and extends the legal就业
The central government is implementing the Developed India–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 (VB‑G RAM G) from Wednesday, with a national launch scheduled for 2 July in Mukkavaripalli village, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. The scheme replaces MGNREGA and the government has allocated ₹95,692.31 crore to states and Union Territories for its implementation.
Under VB‑GRAM G, the national average daily wage is ₹327.4 and workers will receive a minimum daily wage of ₹300. The wage revision under the scheme exceeds 10 % nationally. According to the Hindu, the highest wage rate is ₹409 per day in Haryana. The Hindu also reported that twenty‑one states and Union Territories that previously had lower wage rates under MGNREGA are receiving significant hikes to meet the new floor rate, while southern states that previously had higher wages are seeing minimal hikes.
The legal guarantee for rural employment has been increased from 100 days to 125 days per year.
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