VB-G RAM G Scheme
VB–G RAM G Scheme
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
VB–G RAM G is a statutory rural employment scheme implemented by the Central Government to ensure employment security and sustainable livelihoods for rural households. The full form of the scheme is Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The scheme came into effect in rural areas across the country from 1 July 2026.
◆ Employment Guarantee
The main feature of the scheme is to guarantee 125 days of wage employment in every financial year to adult members of rural households who volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work.
To ensure the availability of workers during the peak agricultural season, works may be scheduled within a maximum period of 60 days as specified by the State Government. Eligible workers will continue to receive the guaranteed 125 days of employment.
◆ Main Objectives
• Ensure income and employment security for rural households.
• Provide employment to eligible persons who demand work within the prescribed time.
• Create productive and durable rural assets.
• Promote water conservation, soil conservation, agricultural development, and afforestation.
• Ensure participatory development planning under the leadership of Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayats.
• Link employment programmes with rural livelihood development.
• Ensure transparent and accountable implementation of the scheme.
◆ Participatory Planning
The works under the scheme are planned from the grassroots level by considering local needs. The Gram Panchayat, in consultation with the Gram Sabha, will identify the required works and determine their priorities.
These works will be included as part of the annual Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan. The plans will subsequently be coordinated at the block, district, and state levels.
◆ Major Areas of Work
• Water Conservation: Renovation of ponds, check dams, water storage structures, and streams.
• Soil Conservation: Soil bunds, contour bunds, and protection of sloping areas.
• Rural Infrastructure: Footpaths, connectivity roads, and public facilities.
• Green Development: Plantation and maintenance of trees and social forestry.
• Natural Resource Management: Conservation and rejuvenation of land, water, and soil resources.
• Livelihood Support: Development of productive assets that generate income.
◆ Rights of Workers
• Right to demand employment.
• Right to receive the legally guaranteed 125 days of employment.
• Right to receive employment within the prescribed time limit.
• Right to receive wages for work performed within the stipulated time.
• Right to receive wages directly into a bank account.
• Right to safe working conditions.
• Right to inspect information relating to employment, attendance, and wages.
• Right to submit complaints and seek redressal.
• Right to participate in social audits.
◆ Transparency and Digital Monitoring
Workers' attendance, work progress, location of assets, wage payments, and expenditure will be recorded and monitored.
• Biometric/digital attendance systems.
• Geo-tagging of works and assets.
• Mobile-based reporting.
• Real-time dashboards.
• Digital records of created assets.
• Janata Boards at worksites.
• Public display of information regarding works, expenditure, wages, attendance, etc.
◆ Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Social audits will be conducted with the participation of Gram Sabhas and the public. Documents such as muster rolls, bills, vouchers, measurement books, administrative sanctions, expenditure records, and geo-tagged information will be made available for public inspection.
Workers can submit complaints regarding non-provision of employment, delayed payment of wages, errors in attendance records, quality of works, registration, and other related matters.
◆ Responsibilities of the Gram Panchayat
• Register eligible rural households.
• Receive and record applications from persons demanding employment.
• Identify works through the Gram Sabha and determine priorities.
• Prepare the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan.
• Start and complete approved works within the prescribed time.
• Maintain records such as muster rolls, attendance registers, measurement books, bills, and vouchers.
• Coordinate the procedures for payment of workers' wages.
• Ensure the technical quality and measurements of works.
• Carry out geo-tagging of works and assets.
• Make records available to the Gram Sabha for social audits.
• Receive complaints and ensure their resolution.
◆ Administrative Structure of the Scheme
The VB–G RAM G Scheme is implemented at the Central, State, District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels. At the central level, the Central Government/Central Council; at the state level, the State Government/State Council; at the district level, the District Programme Coordinator; at the block level, the Programme Officer; and at the village level, the Gram Panchayat are the major implementing bodies.
The Gram Sabha is the primary platform for public participation and social audit. The Gram Panchayat is responsible for planning, execution of works, record maintenance, transparency, and coordination of wage payments.
◆ Objective
The main objective of the VB–G RAM G Scheme is to provide a statutory employment guarantee to rural households demanding work, transform employment opportunities into sustainable livelihoods, and create rural assets that conserve water, soil, agriculture, and the environment.
The scheme also aims to establish a strong and accountable rural development system through public participation, digital monitoring, social audits, and transparency.
