Difference between MGNREGA and VB-GRAM (Viksit Bharat–Gramin Rozgar aur Aajeevika Mission) – Comparison Table
| Aspect | MGNREGA | VB-G RAM-G Bill (Proposed) |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of Law | Rights-based Act (MGNREGA, 2005) | Scheme/Mission-based law |
| Legal Status of Work | Statutory Right to Work | No explicit legal guarantee of work |
| Employment Guarantee | 100 days of wage employment per rural household per year | No fixed days; focus on livelihoods & skills |
| Unemployment Allowance | Mandatory if work not provided within 15 days | Unclear / diluted provisions |
| Demand-Driven | Yes (work on demand) | More supply-driven |
| Wage Employment | Core objective | Secondary to skill & livelihood creation |
| Focus Area | Manual, unskilled rural work | Skill development, self-employment, enterprises |
| Beneficiaries | All rural households | Targeted beneficiaries |
| Decentralisation | Strong role of Gram Sabha & Panchayats | Greater administrative discretion |
| Transparency Tools | Social audit, job cards, MIS | Framework not clearly defined yet |
| Funding Pattern | Statutory central obligation | Budget-dependent |
| Women’s Participation | At least ⅓ workers women | No statutory quota specified |
| Asset Creation | Rural infrastructure & commons | Livelihood assets & skilling outcomes |
| Safety Net Role | Strong crisis-time support | Weaker immediate wage safety net |
| Constitutional Link | Linked to Article 21 (Right to Livelihood) | Indirect / policy-oriented |