Updates
Latest NREGA updates
What is changing in MGNREGA, explained without the hype.
Old job card stays valid during the VB-G RAM G transition
MGNREGA was replaced on 1 July 2026, but existing cards, registrations and pending wages carry over. New cards will be free at the panchayat.
Portal DB errors during the transition: your data is safe
Servers are being updated for the new scheme. Why errors appear, when to retry, and how to avoid paying scammers.
New rule: up to 60 days of agriculture pause each year
Works can pause during sowing and harvest so farm labour is available. The 125-day guarantee is not reduced.
VB-G RAM G Act now in force: MGNREGA replaced from 1 July 2026
The new law raises the work guarantee to 125 days. A plain, sourced summary of what changes for workers.
Job card list for 2026-27 is now live
New financial year lists are appearing panchayat by panchayat. How to read yours.
MIS reports refreshed for the new year
R1 to R7 reports now show 2025-26 data for most panchayats.
NMMS attendance now required at most worksites
What the National Mobile Monitoring System means for workers and mates.