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Budget 2026: Over Rs 95,000 crore allocated for VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore

The government has allocated a significant financial boost of over Rs 95,000 crore for the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) or VB-G RAM G scheme, which will succeed the long-standing MGNREGA program. This initiative promises 125 days of work annually, indicating the government's focus on rural employment and infrastructure development. The MGNREGA program also receives Rs 30,000 crore in funding, highlighting the continued emphasis on rural development.