Govt to Replace MGNREGA with VB—G RAM G Bill, 125-Day Rural Job Guarantee

• The Union government will introduce the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, to replace MGNREGA.
• The new Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment annually to rural households, an increase from MGNREGA's 100 days.
• It aims to create durable rural infrastructure focusing on water security, core infrastructure, livelihood, and climate adaptation.
• The Bill addresses MGNREGA's structural weaknesses, including misappropriation and outdated frameworks, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047.
• Key changes include a shift to normative funding and a 60-day no-work period during peak agricultural seasons to support farmers.

Why It Matters: New Bill replaces MGNREGA, guaranteeing 125 days of rural work for modern development.