"100 Days Work" Scheme: 125 Days, More Pay, States Fund 40%

• MGNREGA scheme is being renamed to "Viksit Bharat-Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB-G RAM G" with changes to its character.
• The new scheme guarantees 125 days of work annually, up from 100 days, and promises more pay, benefiting 40 lakh employees.
• Funding responsibility shifts: states will now contribute 40% of the project's funds, with the central government covering the remaining 60%.
• Work under the scheme can be phased throughout the year, with about 60 days aligned with agricultural cycles to support farmers during busy seasons.
• The new law introduces a 'Viksit Gram Panchayat' plan, classifying villages (A, B, C) to prioritize development projects and focuses on water security, rural infrastructure, and livelihood development.

Why It Matters: New VB-G RAM G scheme offers more work days, higher pay, and shifts state funding.