VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 to Replace MGNREGA from 1 July 2026
Why in the news
A new rural employment law was given a start date, and the older job-guarantee law will end on that day.
Key facts
- Notified by: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
- Full name: Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, short form VB-G RAM G.
- Start date: 1 July 2026, across India.
- Repeal: MGNREGA, 2005 ends from the same date.
Old law versus new law
| Law | Year | Status from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) | 2005 | Repealed |
| VB-G RAM G Act | 2025 | In force nationwide |
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Rural Development.
- Effective date: 1 July 2026.
- Law being replaced: MGNREGA, 2005.