India, July 1 -- The Ministry of Rural Development on Tuesday notified revised wage rates under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, effective July 1, coinciding with the nationwide commencement of VB-G RAM G, the Centre's successor scheme to MGNREGS. The notification introduces a Rs.300 interim base wage rate, ensuring no notified daily wage falls below this threshold - a first for the national rural employment guarantee programme. The ministry described the revision as a step toward higher wages, reduced regional disparities and reinforcing the dignity of labour.

Wage rates have been increased across all 34 states, Union Territories and wage regions, with 21 states and administrative units b...