Ministry : Ministry of Rural Development (Department of Rural Development)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [GIDH/2026]
The document is an extraordinary gazette notification issued by India's Ministry of Rural Development, announcing the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, effective July 1, 2026.
Key Points
- Repeal Date: The MGNREGA 2005 and all associated rules, notifications, schemes, orders, and guidelines will be repealed effective July 1, 2026.
- Legal Authority: The notification is issued under Section 37(1) of the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (Act No. 36 of 2025).
- Publication Details: Officially published by authority in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II—Section 3(ii), with control number SO. 2383 (E).
- Official Signatory: Joint Secretary, Rohini R. Bhajibhakare, signed the notification on May 11, 2026.
Summary
This gazette notifies the repeal of India's flagship rural employment guarantee scheme, MGNREGA 2005, to be effective from July 1, 2026, under the newly enacted Viksit Bharat Act. The move signifies a major shift in rural employment policy, terminating a long-standing social security program. The announcement has significant implications for rural livelihoods, labor markets, and the administrative framework governing rural employment, warranting close attention from policymakers and stakeholders.
