NREGA / VB-G RAM G news and explainers in English – wage rates, payments, job cards and rule changes.
A lot of people go to the panchayat and simply say, “We need work.” Then they wait for weeks, and at the end there is no proof that they ever asked. That is the most common mistake. The law is clear: you must be given work within 15 days of asking for it. If you … पूरा पढ़ें
Over the past few months one message has travelled from village to village: “If you haven’t done eKYC, your job card will be cancelled and you won’t get work.” Some people even paid cyber cafés to get it done in a hurry. So, the straight answer first: eKYC is not a condition for getting work. … पूरा पढ़ें
The new wage rates were set by a notification dated 30 June 2026 (S.O. 3518(E)) and apply from 1 July 2026. The short version: no state now pays less than ₹300 a day. Where wages are highest Haryana is at the top with ₹409 a day, followed by Goa (₹406), Kerala (₹401) and Karnataka (₹382). … पूरा पढ़ें
In most villages people still call it “NREGA”, and the panchayat staff often do too. That is fine. On paper, though, a new law has been in force since 1 July 2026, known by its short name VB-G RAM G. The legal details are on our VB-G RAM G page; this post sticks to what … पूरा पढ़ें
