MGNREGA Reimagined: Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission Gets Huge Funds

• The central government has rebranded MGNREGA as Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Ajeevika Mission – Grameen (VBG RAM JEE) in the latest budget.
• VBG RAM JEE has been allocated over Rs. 95,691 crores, marking a significant increase in priority for rural employment schemes.
• The new scheme guarantees 125 days of employment per family annually, aiming for more sustainable livelihood opportunities.
• Rs. 30,000 crores are still allocated for the original NREGA to complete pending works, alongside the new scheme.
• Other rural development schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Grameen, and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana also received substantial allocations.

Why It Matters: The government has significantly increased funding and rebranded MGNREGA to VBG RAM JEE, focusing on sustainable rural livelihoods.