The government has published Draft Rules under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, for wider public consultation. The Rural Development Ministry said that any person, stakeholder, organisation or institution may submit objections or suggestions on the draft Rules for consideration by the 21st of next month.

The Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act replaces the 20-year-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. The new Act aims to enhance the statutory employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days in a financial year.

According to the Ministry, the draft Rules have been framed in accordance with section 33 and other relevant provisions of the Act. The Ministry said that the draft Rules, including Transitional Provisions Rules, National Level Steering Committee Rules, Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council Rules, Administrative Expenses Rules, Grievance Redressal Rules, have been placed in the public domain for consultation. The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 has been notified on the 11th of this month for commencement across all the States and Union Territories with effect from 1st July, this year.