NREGS Wage Hike for FY 2025-26: Key Highlights and State-wise Rates
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) |
| Financial Year | 2025-26 |
| Wage Increase Range | 2.33% to 7.48% |
| Daily Wage Increase | Rs 7 to Rs 26 per day (varies by state) |
| Highest Wage Rate | Rs 400 per day (first time in any state) |
| State with Highest Increase | Haryana (Rs 26 increase, wage rate: Rs 400/day) |
| States with Lowest Increase | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Telangana (Rs 7 increase) |
| Effective Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Wage Determination Basis | Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) |
| Entitlement Under NREGS | At least 100 days of wage employment per rural household/year |
| Additional 50 Days | Provided to Scheduled Tribe households in forest areas and areas affected by drought or natural calamities |
| Performance (2024-25) | 5.66 crore households availed employment (as of March 19, 2025) |