End of an era: VB–G RAM G to replace MGNREGA on July 1 as Centre notifies rollout
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Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Indian Express - India
Published Monday, 11 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
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