Why in News?
- The Ministry of Rural Development notified revised wage rates under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, effective July 1, 2026.
Key Details
- The notified framework provides a minimum base wage of ₹300 per day across States and Union Territories covered by the revision.
- The national average daily wage rose to about ₹327.4, while wage rates continue to vary by State.
- The Act expands the guaranteed period of rural employment to 125 days.
Exam Connect
- Rural employment guarantee → Public-work based employment support administered through the rural development framework.