Rural Development, Water and Sanitation Schemes (Central Sector)
125 days guaranteed rural work under VB-G RAM G, tap water to every village, Swachh Bharat toilets, and roads. Below is the complete table and detailed summaries of all active and landmark central schemes under this category, verified on 15 October 2026.
Master Table: Rural Development, Water and Sanitation Schemes
| # | Scheme Name | Key Financial Benefit | Target Beneficiary | Current Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | VB-G RAM G 2026: MGNREGA Replaced, 125 Days Work, Job Card Also: VB G RAM G, new NREGA, 125 days rozgar, job card | At least 125 days of wage work per household per financial year. | Every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work. | Replaced | Read Details → |
| 50 | Jal Jeevan Mission 2026: Har Ghar Jal, JJM 2.0 Till 2028 Also: Har Ghar Nal, Har Ghar Jal | Functional household tap connection. | All rural households. | Updated 2026 | Read Details → |
| 51 | Shauchalay Yojana 2026: Rs 12,000 Toilet Scheme, Apply Online Also: toilet yojana, shauchalay yojana 12000 | Rs 12,000 incentive for an individual household latrine (IHHL). | Eligible rural households without a toilet: BPL and identified APL households (SC/ST, small and marginal farmers, landless labourers with homestead, P | Active | Read Details → |
| 52 | PM Gram Sadak Yojana IV: Rules, Status, Meri Sadak Complaint Also: gram sadak yojana | 25,000 habitations, 62,500 km roads under PMGSY-IV, outlay Rs 70,125 crore. | Habitations of 500+ (plains), 250+ (NE/hill) and 100+ (LWE districts) that lack road links. | Active | Read Details → |
Scheme Profiles & Quick Facts
49. VB-G RAM G 2026: MGNREGA Replaced, 125 Days Work, Job Card
Ministry: Ministry of Rural DevelopmentWhat it gives: A legal guarantee of paid manual work for rural households. It replaced MGNREGA on 1 July 2026 and raised the guarantee from 100 to 125 days a year.
Who is eligible: Every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work.
50. Jal Jeevan Mission 2026: Har Ghar Jal, JJM 2.0 Till 2028
Ministry: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal ShaktiWhat it gives: Piped tap water to every rural home, with regular and safe supply.
Who is eligible: All rural households.
51. Shauchalay Yojana 2026: Rs 12,000 Toilet Scheme, Apply Online
Ministry: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal ShaktiWhat it gives: Rs 12,000 incentive to build a household toilet, plus village solid and liquid waste management (ODF Plus).
Who is eligible: Eligible rural households without a toilet: BPL and identified APL households (SC/ST, small and marginal farmers, landless labourers with homestead, P
52. PM Gram Sadak Yojana IV: Rules, Status, Meri Sadak Complaint
Ministry: Ministry of Rural DevelopmentWhat it gives: All-weather roads to unconnected villages.
Who is eligible: Habitations of 500+ (plains), 250+ (NE/hill) and 100+ (LWE districts) that lack road links.