Government Schemes & Policy
VB–G RAM G replaces MGNREGA from 1 July 2026
The VB–G RAM G Act came into force on 1 July 2026 and MGNREGA was repealed; the Centre's share for 2026-27 is ₹95,692.31 crore.
The government notified on 11 May 2026 that the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 would come into force across rural India on 1 July 2026, and that MGNREGA, 2005 would stand repealed from the same date.
For 2026-27 the Centre's share is ₹95,692.31 crore, the largest ever allocation for a rural employment programme at the budget stage. Work under MGNREGA continued without a break until the switch, and e-KYC-verified MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
Test yourself
Question 1
From which date did the VB–G RAM G Act come into force across rural India?
- A21 December 2025
- B1 April 2026
- C11 May 2026
- D1 July 2026
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The Act came into force on 1 July 2026, and MGNREGA was repealed the same day.
21 December 2025 was presidential assent, and 11 May 2026 the notification of the start date.
- Concept
- Commencement of VB–G RAM G
- Typical time
- 40 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in
Question 2
What is the Centre's share for VB–G RAM G in 2026-27?
- A₹60,000.00 crore
- B₹86,000.00 crore
- C₹95,692.31 crore
- D₹1,51,000.00 crore
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Central share for 2026-27 is ₹95,692.31 crore, the largest at the budget stage for any rural employment programme.
Adding the states' share, the total is expected to exceed ₹1.51 lakh crore.
- Concept
- Funding of VB–G RAM G
- Typical time
- 50 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in
Question 3
What happens to existing MGNREGA job cards after VB–G RAM G comes into force?
- Ae-KYC-verified cards stay valid until Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued
- BAll cards are cancelled on 1 July 2026
- CWorkers must re-apply before work can resume
- DThey are converted into Aadhaar cards
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Verified MGNREGA job cards remain valid under the new Act until the new cards are issued.
The aim was a transition without any break in work.
- Concept
- Transition from MGNREGA
- Typical time
- 65 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in