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title: "VB-G RAM G wage rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, FY 2026-27"
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# VB-G RAM G wage rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Centrally notified wage for unskilled manual work, in force from 1 July 2026.

| Area | 2026-27 (VB-G RAM G) | 2025-26 (MGNREGA) | Rise | Month (26 days) | 125 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman district | ₹348 | ₹342 | ₹6 (1.8%) | ₹9,048 | ₹43,500 |
| Nicobar district | ₹367 | ₹361 | ₹6 (1.7%) | ₹9,542 | ₹45,875 |

## FAQ

### What is the VB-G RAM G wage rate in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands has different rates by area: Andaman district: ₹348; Nicobar district: ₹367 a day, in force from 1 July 2026.

### How much did wages rise in Andaman and Nicobar Islands compared with MGNREGA?

The MGNREGA rate for 2025-26 was ₹342. It is now ₹348, a rise of ₹6 (1.8%).

### How much does 125 days of work pay in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

At ₹348 a day, 125 days of work comes to ₹43,500. The 125 days are guaranteed per household, not per person. 26 days of work in a month pays ₹9,048.

### When did the new wage rate start?

On 1 July 2026. The Centre notified it in the Gazette of India on 30 June 2026.

### When and how are wages paid?

Wages go straight into your bank or post office account. By law they are due every week, or within 15 days of the muster roll closing. Late payment earns compensation of 0.05% of the unpaid wages per day of delay.

## Sources

- [Gazette of India, S.O. 3518(E), 2026-06-30](https://egazette.gov.in/WriteReadData/2026/273958.pdf)
- [VB-G RAM G wage rate notification FY 2026-27 (MoRD portal copy)](https://vbgramgmatt.dord.gov.in/VBGRAMG/Circulars/2Wage_Rate_notification_for_FY_2026-27_under_VB-GRAMG.pdf)
- [MGNREGA wage rate notification FY 2025-26, S.O. 1463(E)](https://nregaplus.nic.in/netnrega/writereaddata/Circulars/2485Wage_Rate_Notification_FY_2025-26.pdf)