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From Rs 300 to Rs 450, Centre notifies VB-G RAM G wage rates

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From Rs 300 to Rs 450, Centre notifies VB-G RAM G wage rates

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The Centre on Tuesday notified wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, which comes into effect today, replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. However, Haryana, despite having the highest wage rate of Rs 409, stands out with the lowest hike of just 2.25 per cent. Three Gram Panchayats in Sikkim—Gnathang, Lachung, and Lachen—will pay a fixed wage rate of Rs 450. While the wage rates notified under the VB-G RAM G Act appear higher than the prevailing MGNREGA wage, this is because the government did not increase MGNREGA wages for the current financial year 2026-27. Section 10 of the VB-G RAM G Act empowers the Centre to specify the wage rate for unskilled manual work provided under the VB-G RAM G Scheme. As per the Act, the central government can notify different wage rates for different areas. The Act also mandates that the wage rate notified under the VB G RAM G law shall not be less than the prevailing wage rate as notified under Section 6 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website.

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VB-G RAM G for up to 125 days of guaranteed rural employment to roll out today

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, (VB-G RAM G), 2025 is set to come into effect on Wednesday, with the Centre announcing on Tuesday that all necessary arrangements have been completed for its implementation. The Ministry of Rural Development said the Act guarantees up to 125 days of wage employment for eligible rural households, providing a statutory entitlement that increases the existing limit of 100 days under the current rural employment framework. It said that an interim allocation of Rs 95,692.31 crore has been made to states and Union Territories (UTs) to facilitate a smooth transition, ensure timely wage payments, and support the uninterrupted execution of works under the new framework. Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre aims to ensure that "no eligible rural worker remains without work even for a single day." He added that the central and state governments worked together to complete administrative, financial and technical preparations for the rollout of the Act. In view of the pending rollout of VB-G RAM G, the Centre on Tuesday notified revised wage rates under the new rural employment guarantee scheme. The national average wage has now increased from Rs 298.8 per day under MGNREGA to Rs 327.4 per day under VB-G RAM G, an average increase of Rs 28.6 per day. The Centre said existing e-KYC-verified job cards will remain valid until the issuance of the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards. Gram panchayats will continue to play a crucial role in implementing the scheme, with a focus on natural resource management, water conservation, agriculture and allied activities, rural infrastructure, and women's empowerment, according to the rural development ministry. The rollout comes amid criticism from opposition parties and rural employment activists, who have expressed concerns over changes in the existing rural employment guarantee framework. The government has repeatedly asserted that the new framework will strengthen rural livelihood security, enhance asset creation, and offer a more comprehensive approach to employment generation.

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From Rs 300 to Rs 450, Centre notifies VB-G RAM G wage rates

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