Schemes / Government of India
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), formerly MGNREGA
Central schemeUnorganised workerLow income / BPLJob seeker
The statutory rural employment guarantee. From 1 July 2026, the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Ongoing works carried over, and old job cards are being replaced by new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee cards.
What you get
A legal guarantee of up to 125 days of unskilled wage employment per rural household per financial year (up from 100 under MGNREGA), with wages paid by DBT. Wage rates are notified state-wise.
Who can apply
- Any rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work
- The household must be registered with the Gram Panchayat and hold a job card
How to apply
- Apply for registration/job card at your Gram Panchayat (existing MGNREGA job cards stay valid until new cards are issued)
- Submit a written or oral application for work; work is to be provided within the time limit set by law
- Wages are paid directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account
Documents usually needed
- Aadhaar
- Photograph
- Bank or post office account details
Nodal authority: Ministry of Rural Development. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.