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12 August 2026

Criticism of Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission

This topic concerns a major national flagship employment scheme and its implementation challenges, which directly relates to core UPSC syllabus themes regarding welfare, federalism, and inclusive growth.

1 min read Day 12 of 17 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) has replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
  • Data from the Union Rural Development Ministry indicates that person-days generated in July 2026 under the new scheme were 49.94% lower than those generated under MGNREGA in July 2025.
  • A person-day is defined as the unit measuring the work done by one person in a single working day.
  • Concerns raised regarding the new scheme include the centralisation of implementation, increased financial burden on State governments, and reliance on biometric authentication and technology for access.
  • Issues identified in the rural sector include a 26.50% shortfall in kharif crop sowing and pending fund transfers to States.
  • Critics argue that the transition from the previous employment guarantee framework has impacted the 'right to work' and social security for rural labourers.

Part of a longer story

This is day 12 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 from demand-driven employment guarantee schemes to centralised models in rural development. Discuss the implications for social security and the 'right to work' for rural labourers. 150 words
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  2. The efficacy of rural employment schemes depends on balancing fiscal federalism with the guarantee of livelihood. Analyse the challenges of implementing technology-driven social welfare programmes in rural India, particularly regarding accessibility and the financial burden on State governments. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the primary unit of measurement used to assess the output of rural employment guarantee schemes?

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