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16 July 2026

Transition to Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin

The transition of a flagship rural employment scheme into a new national policy is a major governance development that directly impacts welfare delivery, digital inclusion, and administrative accountability.

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Notes

  • Transition from MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) occurred on July 1, 2026.
  • Post-transition data analysis by LibTech India indicates a decline of 67.6 lakh registered workers (2.5%) and 26.3 lakh active workers (2.43%) within a fortnight.
  • Significant reductions in worker numbers were observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana.
  • Rural Development Ministry maintains that worker figures are dynamic, reflecting continuous record verification and updates by States and Union Territories.
  • Ministry reports that 84,000 Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards covering 1.91 lakh workers have been issued under the new framework.
  • Concerns raised regarding the impact of mandatory digital compliance measures, specifically e-KYC and Facial Recognition System (FRS), on worker inclusion.
  • LibTech India highlights a lack of transparency in the removal process, noting the absence of data on prior notice, Gram Sabha verification, or appeal mechanisms for omitted workers.

Part of a longer story

This is day 10 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. Examine the challenges associated with the integration of digital verification mechanisms like e-KYC and facial recognition in rural employment guarantee schemes. How can the government ensure that technological transitions do not lead to the exclusion of vulnerable beneficiaries? 150 words
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  2. The transition of social welfare schemes requires a balance between administrative efficiency and the constitutional mandate of providing a 'Right to Work'. Discuss the importance of transparency, grievance redressal, and local-level verification in maintaining the efficacy of large-scale rural employment programmes. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin' (VB-G RAM G) came into effect on which date?

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