Work Days under MGNREGS
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked for details on average work days under MGNREGS since inception, how the government plans to increase its share for 125 days of employment, financial burden for different employment days, and estimated quantum based on last year's expenditure. The Ministry of Rural Development answered.
Who asked / answered
Shri Sachithanantham R (asked), Ministry of Rural Development (answered)
What the government said
- Average work days per household: 38 (2008-09) to 52 (2020-21, 2023-24)
- Statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025
- Central allocation for FY 2026-27: Rs. 95,692.31 Crores (09 months)
- Total outlay likely to be more than Rs. 1.51 lakh crore including State share
- Budget allocation of Rs. 30,000 Crore for MGNREGS for FY 2026-27 first three months
Points worth noting
- Average work days for 2026-27 (till June 2026) is 24
- VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 replaces MGNREGS with 125-day guarantee
- Rs. 95,692.31 Crores is highest ever allocation for rural employment program at Budget Estimate Stage
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q136 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 28.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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28.07.2026
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