VB-GRAMG Act to replace MGNREGA starting July 1
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Summary
India's new rural employment law, VB-GRAMG, replaces MGNREGA, offering 125 days of work. It starts July 1, with changes in funding and job cards.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
9 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries 7.8 crore households (2025-26)
Budget Allocation Rs 86K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs
Implementation Status Operational 92% implemented
Key Outcomes
- World's largest employment guarantee programme
- 290+ crore person-days of work generated annually
- Critical safety net during economic shocks and pandemics
Challenges
- Wage payment delays
- Muster roll fraud
- Declining real wage rates