Modi government changed the name of MNREGA, now employment will be available for 125 days instead of 100; Know complete details

Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana: An important decision related to rural employment has been taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet on Friday, 12 December 2025. Now Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) has been renamed as Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Act. Along with this, the number of working days under the scheme has also been increased to 125 days. According to information received from media reports, the Central Government has also amended the minimum wage and decided to increase it to Rs 240 per day.

The scheme was first introduced as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (NREGA). Later, the then government changed its name to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Employment opportunities will increase in rural areas

After changes by the Central Government, it started being called MNREGA. Now the Narendra Modi led NDA government has decided to make changes in it and call it Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme. Along with this, working days have also been extended. This step of the government will increase employment opportunities for unskilled people in rural areas. Apart from this, his salary will also increase.

What types of employment are available under MNREGA?

Let us tell you that the work provided under MNREGA is mostly labor based. Building roads in these, water conservation Activities related to agriculture include digging of ponds, gardening and many small and big works related to community development in villages. Talking about the benefits of this scheme, it has strengthened the economic condition of rural areas.

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There will be an increase in the income of the working class

With the help of this scheme of the Central Government, the income of the villagers has also become stable due to getting work in the village. Due to women getting work under this scheme, their participation has also increased significantly. Now the government’s decision to change the name and increase the working days will directly benefit the rural laborers. Due to increase in wages, their income will also increase. It is noteworthy that during the Covid period, this scheme rural employment Played an important role in.