President Murmu Assents to G Ram G Bill, Replaces MGNREGA with 125-Day Job Guarantee

• President Murmu assents to Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB- G RAM G) Bill, 2025, replacing MGNREGA.
• The new Act enhances the statutory wage employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days per financial year for rural households.
• It aims to transform rural employment into an integrated development instrument, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
• Mandates weekly/fortnightly wage payments with compensation for delays and links employment to durable asset creation.
• Features bottom-up planning via Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans, integrated with national platforms, and increased administrative funding.

Why It Matters: New G Ram G Act replaces MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment for Viksit Bharat.