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Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural job scheme G RAM G from 2026
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
125 days of work guaranteed as job cards stay valid
India will roll out VB-G RAM G to replace MGNREGA starting July 1, 2026. The new scheme guarantees eligible rural households 125 days of work each year, with a near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocation. The government says the switch will be seamless, keeping existing job cards valid, while focusing on rural infrastructure and livelihoods.
- VB-G RAM G will replace MGNREGA from July 1, 2026
- Eligible households get a guarantee of 125 days of work annually
- Near Rs 96,000 crore budget supports rural infrastructure and jobs
- Existing job cards will remain valid during the transition
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