India Replaces MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G Act for Rural Welfare

India has enacted the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, replacing the long-standing MGNREGA. This new legislation, effective December 21, 2025, aims to transform rural welfare from a safety net to a springboard for India's growing $4 trillion economy.

• VB-G RAM G Act replaces MGNREGA for rural employment.
• Guaranteed workdays increase from 100 to 125 annually.
• Introduces 60-day 'agricultural pause' during peak seasons.
• Focus shifts from basic wage employment to livelihood and asset creation.
• Aims to align rural workforce with agricultural cycles and address labor shortages.
• India achieved a $4 trillion economy in 2025, driving policy evolution.

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