This 2027 edition of The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB–G RAM G Act, 2025 (Act No. 36 of 2025, dated 20-12-2025), published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., presents the statutory framework for rural employment and livelihood support in India. The Act, enforced with effect from 1-7-2026 as indicated on the cover, replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA), and incorporates the amendment and notifications specified in this edition.

The book includes the VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, along with relevant Rules, transitional provisions, administrative guidelines, and short comments for convenient legal reference.

The edition covers key provisions relating to:

• Rural Employment Guarantee: The statutory framework for employment opportunities in rural areas.

• Livelihood Support: Provisions aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and community development.

• Transitional Provisions: Arrangements for transition from MGNREGA to the new legislative framework.

• Payment of Wages: Rules governing wage payments under the scheme.

• Unemployment Allowance: Relevant provisions concerning allowance eligibility and payment.

• Normative Allocation and Expenditure: Procedures for determining and managing scheme expenditure.

• Union Territory Administration: Rules concerning expenditure incurred by Union Territories without legislatures.

• Administrative Expenses: Provisions governing administrative costs associated with implementation.

• Operationalisation of the Scheme: Interim arrangements for implementing the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).

• Relevant Rules and Notifications: Supporting statutory and administrative provisions included in the edition.

The book is particularly suitable for law students, legal practitioners, researchers, public administration professionals, government officials, rural development practitioners, and candidates preparing for competitive examinations.

With the updated statutory text, associated Rules, transitional provisions, relevant notifications, and short comments, this 2027 Bare Act edition provides a convenient reference for understanding and applying the legal framework governing rural employment and livelihood support in India.