A new rural employment guarantee scheme, the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, will commence on July 1, boosting the national average wage to Rs 327.4 per day. The Act guarantees up to 125 days of work, with a new interim base wage of Rs 300. States with lower historical wages will see significant increases, aiming to strengthen rural livelihoods and asset creation.

The Viksit Bharat Act, replacing MGNREGS on July 1, faces delays and opposition due to unfinished works, raising concerns about centralization and labor rights. | India News

Workers who are persons with disabilities will reportedly not be required to work fixed hours to receive their full daily wage. | India News

A new Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, offering 125 days of wage employment, launches July 1. The government assures full…

The notification introduces a ₹300 interim base wage rate, ensuring no notified daily wage falls below this threshold. | India News

Breaking News Live Updates: The government has replaced MGNREGA with the new VB-G RAM G scheme from July 1, increasing the guaranteed rural employment period from 100 to 125 days…

A new rural employment guarantee scheme, the Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, will commence on July 1, boosting the national average…

Economists and labour rights experts have criticised the programme, saying that it consolidates decision-making with the Union government.

Effective July 1, the revised VB-G RAM G wage structure for rural workers raises national average daily wages to ₹327.4. | India News