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VB-G RAM G Act to come into force July 1; MGNREGA repealed, says Government
The government announced the VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA and come into force nationwide from July 1. Notifications cover repeal of MGNREGA, transitional provisions, and ongoing works and card validity during the switch. Draft rules on payments, grievance redressal, and allocation norms are to be published for public consultation.
Why It Matters
The transition signals a major reform of rural employment schemes, with implications for workers, rural infrastructure, and village self-reliance through gram panchayats.
Timeline
5 Events
Ongoing MGNREGA works saved; transition details for cards and registration
June 30, 2026
The notification said ongoing works under MGNREGA as on June 30 shall be saved and carried over to the new framework seamlessly. Existing e-KYC verified MGNREGA job cards will remain valid until the new gramin rozgar guarantee cards are issued. Registration for those without job cards will continue at the gram panchayat level.
Gram panchayats described as central pillar of rural transformation
May 11, 2026
The government described gram panchayats as the central pillar of rural transformation and said the new law is expected to boost employment generation, rural infrastructure development and self-reliance in villages.
Draft rules and public consultation process announced
May 11, 2026
Draft rules related to wage payments, grievance redressal, allocation norms and transitional provisions are being prepared in consultation with States and Union Territories and will soon be published for public consultation.
MGNREGA to be repealed and replaced by VB-G RAM G Act
May 11, 2026
In a separate notification, the Ministry stated that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 will be repealed and replaced by the new VB-G RAM G Act.
Centre announces VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1
May 11, 2026
The Government announced on May 11, 2026 that the VB-G RAM G Act will come into force across the country from July 1, replacing the MGNREGA.