The Economic Times

Budget 2026: Over Rs 95,000 crore allocated for VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore

A significant financial boost is coming for rural development. The new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) or VB-G RAM G scheme receives Rs 95,692.31 crore. This initiative promises 125 days of work annually. It will succeed the long-standing MGNREGA program. The government is investing heavily in rural employment and infrastructure.