MGNREGS: 43 average work days per household in FY 2025-26

The question asked the Ministry of Rural Development to provide year-wise data on average work days under MGNREGS since inception, details on increasing the government's financial share to ensure 125 days of employment, and the estimated financial burden on the Central and State governments. The Ministry of Rural Development provided the requested data and details regarding the new VB-G RAM G Act and budget allocations.

Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R; Answered by: Ministry of Rural Development (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan)

• Average work days per household ranged from 38 to 52 days between FY 2008-09 and FY 2024-25, dropping to 43 days in FY 2025-26 and 24 days in the period up to June 2026.
• The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G) provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment, replacing the previous 100-day guarantee.
• The scope of works under the new Act includes Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, Livelihood Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Extreme Weather Events.
• The Central Government allocated Rs. 95,692.31 Crores for the VB-G RAM G scheme for the 9-month period of FY 2026-27 (July 2026 to March 2027).
• The total outlay for the scheme during this period is estimated to be more than Rs. 1.51 lakh crore when the States' share is included.
• The allocation of Rs. 95,692 Crores is described as the highest ever allocation at the Budget Estimate Stage for any rural employment programme in the country.
• This allocation is in addition to a Rs. 30,000 Crore budget allocation made under MGNREGS for the first three months of FY 2026-27.

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