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Rural job wages notified from Rs 300 to Rs 409
Indian Express··1 Jul
The Centre notified wage rates for unskilled manual workers under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Act, 2025, effective July 1, replacing MGNREGA. Daily wages range from Rs 300 to Rs 409 across states, with Rs 450 in three Sikkim gram panchayats. Haryana has the highest rate at Rs 409 with a 2.25 percent hike.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Rural workers in your state receive newly notified daily wage rates.
- Northern and northeastern states see the largest percentage increases.
- The scheme replaces MGNREGA from July 1 under the 2025 Act.
What's Happening
- Wages were notified late June 30 for effect from July 1.
- Rates range from Rs 300 to Rs 409 across states and UTs.
- Three Sikkim panchayats will pay a special Rs 450 rate.
Scheme Transition
- MGNREGA wages were last revised March 27, 2025 for 2025-26.
- No MGNREGA hike was made for the current financial year.
- States will receive VB-G RAM G funds via Finance Commission formula.
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