Economy
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?
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The central government has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, to replace the existing MGNREGA starting July 1, 2026. This new legislation aims to expand guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days annually, shifting focus towards convergence-based development, climate resilience, and stricter administrative controls like face-authentication attendance, sparking debate over potential exclusion and the dilution of the rights-based approach.
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