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28 June 2026

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) implementation

This topic concerns a major national flagship employment scheme replacing MGNREGA, directly impacting federal fiscal relations, rural welfare, and inclusive growth, making it a high-probability subject for UPSC Mains.

2 min read Day 2 of 17 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) is a new rural employment scheme effective from July 1, 2026.
  • The scheme replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
  • Funding pattern change: Under VB-G RAM G, most States must bear 40% of expenditure, whereas under MGNREGA, the Centre bore 100% of the wage bill and States covered only a portion of the material costs (10% of total budget).
  • Special category States (northeastern and Himalayan) follow a 90:10 Centre-State sharing pattern.
  • The scheme promises 125 days of work per year, but analysis suggests current interim allocations are insufficient to meet this target in several States.
  • States have expressed concerns over the 60-day 'blackout period' during peak agricultural seasons, citing potential loss of worker bargaining power and labour availability issues.
  • Multiple States have requested a review of wage rates, noting that current rates are below market conditions.
  • States have reported persistent delays in wage and related payments, seeking early clearance of dues.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 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 shift in the fiscal burden from the Union to the States under the new rural employment guarantee framework. How does this transition impact the principles of cooperative federalism? 150 words
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  2. The transition from a rights-based rural employment guarantee to a mission-mode approach raises concerns regarding fiscal sustainability and social security for rural households. Discuss the challenges States face in implementing the 125-day work guarantee and the implications of introducing a 'blackout period' during peak agricultural seasons. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin), what is the standard Centre-State funding ratio for most States?

  2. Which of the following is a key feature of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) compared to the previous MGNREGA?

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