VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 Receives Presidential Approval and Becomes Law

India’s rural employment framework has entered a new phase with the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 officially becoming law. The legislation came into force after receiving assent from Droupadi Murmu on December 21, 2025 as confirmed by the Ministry of Rural Development. The new law replaces the long running MGNREGA scheme and promises a revised approach to rural employment and livelihoods, in line with the government’s broader development goals.

What Is the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025?

• The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) commonly called VB-G RAM G, is a new rural employment and livelihood law enacted by Parliament in 2025.
• The Bill was passed amid opposition protests, reflecting concerns over replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
• Despite the resistance, the government maintained that a new framework was necessary to modernise rural development policies.

Key Provision: Guaranteed 125 Days of Employment

• One of the most important features of the VB-G RAM G law is the guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per rural household per financial year.
• This is higher than the 100 days guaranteed under MGNREGA, making it a significant point of discussion.
• According to the government, the scheme is designed not only to provide employment but also to strengthen rural livelihoods (Ajeevika) through better planning, asset creation, and convergence with other development programmes.

Replacement of MGNREGA: Why It Matters

MGNREGA has been one of India’s most impactful social welfare laws since its introduction in 2005 providing employment security to millions of rural households. Replacing it is therefore a major policy shift.

The government argues that VB-G RAM G will,

• Modernise rural employment delivery
• Focus more on sustainable livelihoods, not just short-term work
• Align rural employment with national development priorities

However, critics worry about implementation challenges and whether the new framework will retain MGNREGA’s strong legal and rights-based guarantees.

Key Takeaways

• VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025 has become law after Presidential assent
• It replaces the MGNREGA rural employment law
• Guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household annually
• The law aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
• Passed by Parliament amid opposition protests

Question

Q. Which long-standing rural employment scheme has been replaced by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025?

A. Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana
B. PM-KISAN
C. National Rural Livelihood Mission
D. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)