Context: VB G RAM G
The Union Government notified that the Viksit Bharat–Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB G RAM G] will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) framework from July 1. The scheme comes under the Ministry of Rural Development.
MGNREGA vs VB G RAM G
MGNREGA
- Rights based and demand driven employment guarantee law
- Guaranteed 100 days wage employment
- Centre largely funded wage expenditure
- Demand based fund allocation
- Operated under MGNREGA Act, 2005
VB G RAM G
- More scheme based and budget linked framework
- Employment guarantee increased from 100 to 125 days annually
- Centre State expenditure sharing in 60:40 ratio
- State allocation through “normative budget” formula
- Existing MGNREGA rules and guidelines repealed from July 1
Issues Highlighted
- No clarity on formula or objective parameters for State wise budget allocation
- Concerns over weakening of demand driven nature of employment guarantee
- Dependence on digital systems despite poor rural internet connectivity
- Around 0.95 crore active workers still pending e KYC
- Criticism over “blackout period” provision during peak agricultural seasons
- Concerns over limited pre legislative consultation before implementation
Important Data & Basics
- As of May 7, 2026, around 11.58 crore registered workers under MGNREGA
- National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS): Mobile based attendance system used for capturing worker attendance at worksites
- Existing e KYC verified job cards will remain valid till new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee cards are issued.
