Viksit Bharat- G RAM G

Key Highlights:

• The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, came into force on 1 July 2026, replacing Mahatma Gandhi NREGA.
• It provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment annually to every rural household volunteering for unskilled manual work.
• The mission focuses on four thematic areas: water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood infrastructure, and mitigation of extreme weather events.
• Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs) are central to its implementation, enabling participatory, bottom-up planning at the grassroots level.
• As of September 2026, VB-G RAM G generated over 31.69 crore person-days of employment with 61.65% women's participation.
• An interim allocation of Rs. 93,841 crore has been made to States/UTs for FY 2026-27.

Detailed Insights:

• VB-G RAM G aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 for comprehensive rural development and employment generation.
• The framework institutionalizes a Whole-of-Government approach through convergence-driven and saturation-oriented planning.
• VGPPs involve active participation of the Gram Sabha to identify local needs, map assets, and prioritize development works.
• The planning process utilizes digital tools like GIS, Yuktdhara, and PM Gati Shakti for evidence-based and integrated development.
• Technology is central to implementation, with e-KYC, geo-tagging, digital measurement, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for transparency.
• The framework supports integrated village development by linking employment with sustainable asset creation and improved infrastructure.
• VGPPs are consolidated at various levels, contributing to the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G): A new statutory framework guaranteeing rural wage employment and promoting integrated rural development.
• Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs): Participatory, bottom-up planning documents prepared by Gram Panchayats to identify local needs and prioritize development works.
• Whole-of-Government approach: A collaborative strategy where multiple government departments and agencies work together to achieve common policy goals.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A system where government subsidies and benefits are directly transferred to beneficiaries' bank accounts, enhancing transparency.