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24 June 2026

Himachal Pradesh concerns over MGNREGA replacement

The topic concerns the potential replacement of a flagship national welfare scheme (MGNREGA) with a new policy framework, which directly relates to governance, employment generation, and federal fiscal dynamics.

1 min read Day 1 of 17 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Central government has proposed replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme.
  • States are required to notify the new scheme by June 30 to remain eligible for budget allocations.
  • Current MGNREGA wage rates in Himachal Pradesh are ₹247 per day in non-tribal areas and ₹309 per day in tribal areas.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of current wage rates in relation to inflation, cost of living, and geographical challenges.
  • Employment generation in Himachal Pradesh under MGNREGA was approximately 395 lakh person-days in 2024–25.
  • The Centre has allocated 250 lakh person-days for 2025–26, representing a significant reduction from the previous year.
  • The Himachal Pradesh government has constituted a high-level committee to evaluate the implications of the VB-G RAM G scheme before deciding on its implementation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 17 in Replacement of MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Critically examine the challenges in balancing fiscal consolidation with the need for demand-driven employment generation in rural India under national welfare schemes. 150 words
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  2. The transition from rights-based employment legislation to mission-mode schemes necessitates a careful evaluation of social security impacts. Discuss the potential implications of restructuring rural employment guarantee frameworks on the socio-economic stability of mountainous regions. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary objective of the proposed Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme?

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