Implementation of MGNREGA Wage Revisions for FY26
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Wage Rates: BEFORE, workers were paid according to the FY 2024-25 baseline. NOW, they receive an overall 2.33% to 7.48% increase for FY 2025-26.
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Daily Increases: BEFORE, daily wages were stagnant at the previous year's level. NOW, workers see absolute daily hikes ranging from Rs 7 to Rs 26 depending on their specific state.
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Highest State Wage: BEFORE, Haryana's highest wage was below the 400-rupee mark. NOW, Haryana officially records the highest daily MGNREGA wage in the country at Rs 400.
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Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) wage revisions? 1. The annual revision of MGNREGA wages is currently based on the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL). 2. According to the FY 2025-26 wage revision, Haryana recorded the highest daily wage rate in India.