VB-G RAM G 2026: MGNREGA Replaced, 125 Days Work, Job Card
📌Quick Facts & Summary
Key Benefit
At least 125 days of wage work per household per financial year.
Who Can Apply
Every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work.
Status / Deadline
MAJOR CHANGE: MGNREGA (2005) was repealed on 1 Jul 2026 and replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, with 125 days of guaranteed work. Old MGNREGA pages must be redirected/updated. New wage rates under Section 10 not yet notified (old MGNREGA rates continue). Portal URL from search results; confirm.
Official Portal
Helpline
011-23384707 (MoRD, as listed in PIB release; verify)
Last Verified
15 October 2026
🔗 Important Action Links (Official Portals):
🌐 Official Portal ↗📝 Apply Online ↗🔎 Check Status ↗
📞 Helpline: 011-23384707 (MoRD, as listed in PIB release; verify)
What is the Scheme?
A legal guarantee of paid manual work for rural households. It replaced MGNREGA on 1 July 2026 and raised the guarantee from 100 to 125 days a year.
Also known as: VB G RAM G, new NREGA, 125 days rozgar, job card
Who is it for?
Every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work.
Benefits and Financial Assistance
| # | Key Benefit / Entitlement Details | Category / Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | At least 125 days of wage work per household per financial year. | Primary Benefit (DBT/Subsidy) |
| 2 | Wages paid by DBT. Until new rates are notified, MGNREGA wage rates continue. | Direct Support |
| 3 | Works focus on water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood assets and weather-proofing. | Direct Support |
| 4 | States may add more days from their own funds. | Direct Support |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Rural household with adult members ready for unskilled work.
- Old MGNREGA job cards with e-KYC stay valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
Documents Needed
Keep the following documents ready before submitting your application:
- ✓ Aadhaar of adult members (e-KYC)
- ✓ Bank / post office account
- ✓ Photo
- ✓ Existing job card (if any)
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Check job cards, works and payments on the VB-G RAM G portal.
- Demand for work can also be made through digital platforms notified by the State.
How to Apply Offline
- Give names, ages and address of adult members to the Gram Panchayat to get the Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card.
- Ask for work in writing or orally at the Gram Panchayat or Programme Officer. Take a dated receipt.
How to Check Application / Payment Status
- Look up your job card and payments on the portal by State, district, block and panchayat.
- Ask the Gram Rozgar Sahayak.
Official Website and Helpline Numbers
| Official Portal | https://vbgramg.dord.gov.in/vbgramg/home.aspx ↗ |
|---|---|
| Helpline / Contact | 011-23384707 (MoRD, as listed in PIB release; verify) |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Rural Development |
Important Dates & Milestones
Act in force 1 Jul 2026; MGNREGA repealed the same day. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ Is MGNREGA closed?
Yes. It was replaced by VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
❓ How many days of work now?
At least 125 days per household per year.
❓ Is my old job card valid?
Yes, if e-KYC is done, until the new card is issued.
❓ What are the wage rates?
Old MGNREGA rates apply until new rates are notified.
Sources & Official References
All facts on this page were verified on 15 October 2026 from the following official government sources:
- PIB FAQs on VB-G RAM G Act: https://www.pib.gov.in/FaqDetails.aspx?ModuleId=4&NoteId=158511&lang=1®=3 [resolves (HTTP 200)] ↗
- Lok Sabha reply 11 Aug 2026 (MGNREGA repealed from 1 Jul 2026): https://sansad.in/getFile/lsapps/loksabhaquestions/annex/188/AS323_9YGR9m.pdf [resolves (HTTP 206)] ↗
- PIB release on rollout: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294301&lang=1®=3 [resolves (HTTP 200)] ↗
- PIB year-end doc, Oct 2026 (PDF): https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2026/oct/doc_10069_20261002_20341501.pdf [resolves (HTTP 206)] ↗
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