The government on Monday issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025 under the Ministry of Rural Development to provide a detailed explainer on India’s rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047‘ by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets.
Q1 . What is the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act, 2025?
Ans : It is a rural employment law introduced by the Government of India to provide guaranteed wage employment and promote rural development in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Q2 . When will the Act come into force?
Ans : The Act will come into effect from 1 July 2026.
Q3 . Which scheme will it replace?
It will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
Q4 . Will it be implemented across all states?
Yes, it will be implemented simultaneously across all states.
Q5 . How many days of employment are guaranteed ?
Ans : It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per financial year.
Q6 . Who is eligible for employment under this Act?
Ans : Every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work.
Q7 . What happens to ongoing MGNREGA works ?
Ans : They will continue and be completed under the new Act without interruption.
Q8 . Will employment continue during the transition period ?
Ans : Yes, employment will continue without any disruption until the new Act begins.
Q9 . Are new works allowed during the transition ?
Ans : Yes, new works can be started if required to meet employment demand.
Q10 . Will existing Job Cards remain valid ?
Ans : Yes, existing job cards will remain valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued
Q11 . How can a household register under the Act ?
Ans : By applying at the Gram Panchayat with details of household members.
Q12 . How can people demand employment?
Ans : They can apply:
Orally
In writing
Through digital platforms
at the Gram Panchayat or to authorized officials.
Q13. Within how many days must employment be provided?
Ans : Within 15 days of application.
Q14 . What happens if employment is not provided within 15 days?
Ans : The worker is entitled to an unemployment allowance.
Q15 . What is the unemployment allowance ?
Ans : First 30 days: At least 1/4th of wage rate
After 30 days: At least 1/2 of wage rate
Q16 . How are wages paid?
Ans : Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank or post office accounts.
Q17 . When are wages paid?
Weekly, or
Within 15 days of work completion
Q18 . What if wages are delayed?
Ans : Workers get 0.05% compensation per day of delay.
Q19 . Will wage rates be increased ?
Ans : Yes, enhanced wage rates will be notified. Until then, current rates will continue.
Q20 . How is attendance recorded ?
Ans : Through face authentication-based attendance, with backup systems for technical issues.
❓ Q21. What facilities are provided at worksites?
Ans: Drinking water, Shade, First aid, Rest facilities
Q22. Can work continue during peak agricultural seasons ?
Ans : No, work will be paused during sowing and harvesting seasons.
Q23 . What if work is located beyond 5 km ?
Ans : Workers will receive 10% extra wages for travel and living expenses
Q24 . Who implements the scheme at the district level ?
Ans : The District Collector acts as the Programme Coordinator.
Q25 . Who is the Programme Officer ?
Ans : An officer of at least Block Development Officer (BDO) rank.
Q26. What is the role of Gram Panchayats ?
Ans : They handle : Registration, Job allocation, Work execution, Record maintenance
Planning development works
Q27. What is the funding pattern ?
90:10 (Centre:State) for NE & Himalayan states
60:40 for other states
100% Central funding for UTs without legislature
Q28. How is transparency ensured ?
Ans : Through a “Janata Board” at worksites showing:
Work details
Costs
Labour information
Q29 . What is the main objective of the Act ?
Ans : To provide guaranteed rural employment and create productive rural assets while supporting the vision of a developed India by 204
