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vbgramg act to replace mgnrega starting july 1 101778527277029
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AI-generatedThe announcement is a policy change in India's rural employment guarantee scheme, increasing guaranteed work days and total outlay. The commercial mechanism is weak as it primarily affects government fiscal spending and rural household income, with no direct impact on specific companies, commodities, or supply chains. The sector EM_MARKETS is selected due to the fiscal implications for India's economy, but the mechanism is indirect and uncertain.
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- VB-GRAMG replaces MGNREGA starting July 1, 2025.
- Guarantees up to 125 days of paid unskilled manual work per eligible rural household annually (up from 100).
- Funding model: 60:40 cost-sharing between Centre and states.
- Total annual outlay estimated at ₹1.51 lakh crore.
- Existing MGNREGA Job Cards remain valid until new cards issued.
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