Revised Rural Wages Effective From Today

The Viksit Bharat-Gramin Rozgar Act, 2025, takes effect from today with revised wages averaging ₹327.4 per day, up over 10%. It guarantees 125 days of rural employment, introduces a ₹300 wage floor, and allocates ₹95,692 crore. Wage hikes span all regions, with higher gains in some states. The government calls it a major step for rural livelihoods.