The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G, has recorded 10.88 crore active registered workers in 2026-27, with 2.83 lakh assets created under the scheme, according to an official government statement released on Saturday, 24 October 2026. The figures signal substantial early-stage traction for the successor framework to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Key Implementation Metrics

Person-days generated under the scheme have crossed 31.69 crore, while women's participation stood at a notable 61.65 per cent — a figure that underscores the programme's gender inclusion emphasis. Employment was provided on demand to over 2.81 crore workers from roughly 2.23 crore rural households, and approximately 97.17 lakh workers are currently under active execution.

On the infrastructure side, 20.16 lakh active worksites are operational across the country, with 73.24 lakh approved works held in readiness to absorb future employment demand. Nearly 2.31 lakh Gram Panchayats are executing works, and 3.76 crore direct benefit transfer (DBT) transactions have already been recorded in the current financial year.

Wage Rates and Card Issuance

Daily wage rates under VB-G RAM G range from ₹300 to ₹450 per day, depending on the state. A total of 15.17 crore Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards have been issued to beneficiaries, serving as the primary identifier for accessing entitlements under the scheme.

Statutory Framework and the MGNREGA Transition

The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment every financial year — a 25-day increase over the 100-day guarantee under the earlier MGNREGA framework. The entitlement covers every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work, targeting empowerment, convergence and rural prosperity. The official statement described the transition from MGNREGA as 'seamless and disruption-free,' noting that digital systems supporting implementation were operational from the very commencement of the new framework.

Planning and Technology Architecture

The scheme operates through Village Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs), under which Gram Panchayats identify local needs, map existing assets and prioritise development works through participatory planning. According to the official statement, 'VB-G RAM G brings employment, participatory planning and rural development together.' Technology and digital platforms are central to implementation, with the government asserting that convergence across systems strengthens transparency and accountability. The framework explicitly links employment creation with sustainable asset development, aiming to build resilient rural livelihoods over the long term.

What Comes Next

With 73.24 lakh approved works in the pipeline and demand-driven employment guarantees in place, the scheme is structured to scale further through the remainder of 2026-27. Analysts and rural development observers will be watching whether the 125-day guarantee, the expanded DBT architecture, and the participatory planning model collectively deliver improved wage outcomes and durable asset creation at the village level.