VB G RAM G Bill Replaces MGNREGA: 125 Days Work, Tech-Driven Rural Development

• The Modi government introduced the VB G RAM G Bill, replacing MGNREGA, increasing guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days per household annually.
• The new Bill formalizes convergence, saturation, and a whole-of-government approach, mandating wage payments within 7 days, down from 15.
• It emphasizes technology with AI for planning, audits, and fraud mitigation, alongside biometric authentication and real-time monitoring systems.
• Funding shifts to a 60:40 Centre-state pattern, giving states greater flexibility in fund allocation and making them accountable for unemployment allowance.
• States can now notify up to 60 days to pause work during peak sowing/harvesting seasons, ensuring adequate labor for agriculture.

Why It Matters: VB G RAM G Bill revamps rural employment with increased workdays, tech integration, and state accountability for holistic development.