Government Plans Dual Budget Allocations for MGNREGA and New Rural Employment Scheme During Transition
Published on: Jan. 21, 2026, 5:37 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
The government plans dual budget allocations for rural employment schemes during the transition from MGNREGA to the new VB-G RAM G program. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced ₹1.51 trillion proposed for VB-G RAM G with ₹95,600 crore central contribution, while MGNREGA will receive separate adequate funding during the six-month transition period. The new scheme offers 125 days guaranteed employment versus MGNREGA's 100 days but shifts to 60-90% central funding compared to MGNREGA's 100% wage cost coverage.
