| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | VB-G RAM G Bill Passed in Lok Sabha |
| Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Replaces | MGNREGA |
| Key Objectives | Expand rural employment, improve governance, integrate with national infrastructure planning |
| Major Changes | Increased Employment Guarantee (125 days), Agricultural Pause (60 days), New Cost-Sharing Formula (90:10 for NE & Himalayan States, 60:40 for others) |
| Technology Focus | Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack, Biometric attendance, AI-based fraud detection |
| Concerns | Fiscal burden on states, digital access issues, rights vs budget caps |
| Positive Aspects | Focus on durable assets, integration with national planning, faster wage payments |
| Background | MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment annually |
| Key Takeaways | Employment guarantee increased to 125 days, introduces agricultural pause and budget caps |
| Question | Q. The VB-G RAM G Bill increases the guaranteed employment days for rural households from 100 to how many days? |
| Options | (A) 110 days (B) 120 days (C) 125 days (D) 150 days |
| Correct Answer | (C) 125 days |
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