VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA: Key Changes and State-Wise Wages
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 |
| Replaced Legislation | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) |
| Minimum Wage Guarantee | ₹300/day (national floor wage) |
| National Avg. Wage | ₹327.40/day (up from ₹298.80 under MGNREGA) |
| Highest State Wage | Sikkim (₹450/day), followed by Haryana (₹409), Goa (₹406), Kerala (₹401) |
| Payment Cycle | Weekly wage payments (faster disbursal) |
| Key Focus Areas | Water conservation, climate-resilient infrastructure, agriculture-linked projects, extreme weather mitigation |
| New Planning Mechanism | Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack (aligned with PM Gati Shakti) |
| Gram Panchayat Role | Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans for localized development |
| Work Pause Provision | States can suspend work during peak farming seasons (60-day advance notice) |
| Funding Pattern | NE/Himalayan States/UTs: 90:10 (Centre:State) Other States/UTs with legislature: 60:40 UTs without legislature: 100% Central funding |
| Primary Objectives | Strengthen rural livelihood security, climate adaptation, sustainable infrastructure, alignment with Viksit Bharat @2047 vision |