MGNREGA Replacement: States Await Rs 9,700 Crore as Centre Introduces VB-G RAM G Bill

Dec 15, 2025 11:16 pm CST

The Centre has introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) to replace MGNREGA while states remain owed over Rs 9,700 crore. The new framework promises 125 days of employment annually compared to the current average of just 50 days, with faster wage payments and improved alignment with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.