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1 July 2026

Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission rollout

This is a major national policy reform replacing a flagship rural employment scheme, directly impacting federal fiscal relations, social welfare, and rural economic development.

1 min read Day 5 of 17 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
  • The new mission increases the wage employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days per rural household.
  • The Centre has allocated an interim sum of ₹95,692.31 crore to States and Union Territories for the roll-out starting July 1.
  • The new framework introduces a revised funding pattern requiring most States to contribute 40% of the total expenditure.
  • The Act includes a 'blackout' provision that mandates a 60-day suspension of work during the peak farming season.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding outstanding wage liabilities and pending dues to States under the previous MGNREGA framework.
  • The mission aims to strengthen rural livelihoods, create durable community assets, and support the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 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. Discuss the shift from MGNREGA to the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. How do the changes in wage employment duration and funding patterns impact the fiscal federalism of rural employment schemes? 150 words
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  2. Evaluate the role of rural employment guarantee schemes in mitigating the impact of climate-induced agricultural distress. In the context of the new mission, analyze the challenges of balancing labor demand with the implementation of seasonal work 'blackout' periods. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, what is the guaranteed number of days of wage employment provided to rural households?

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