Centre expands rural employment framework, notifies 375 works under VB-G RAM G

October 6, 2026 10:34 AM

Centre expands rural employment framework, notifies 375 works under VB-G RAM G

The Ministry of Rural Development has notified 375 permissible works under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB–G RAM G Act, 2025, expanding the scope of the rural works framework by 41 per cent compared with the previous scheme.   The new Schedule of Permissible Works replaces the earlier list of 266 works and reorganises rural works into four broad areas — Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, Livelihood-related Infrastructure, and Special W...

High-level meet clears decks for VB–G RAM G scheme to commence from July 1

June 25, 2026 12:56 AM

High-level meet clears decks for VB–G RAM G scheme to commence from July 1

A high-level inter-ministerial consultation on the Draft Convergence Framework under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025, was convened here on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Rohit Kansal, Secretary, Department of Rural Development. Representatives and nodal officers from 18 Union Ministries and Departments participated in the consultation. The meeting was part of the preparatory activities being undertaken ahead of the commence...

Centre to deploy over 100 Area Officers for rollout of rural employment mission

June 19, 2026 11:04 AM

Centre to deploy over 100 Area Officers for rollout of rural employment mission

The Ministry of Rural Development will deploy more than 100 Area Officers across the country to support states and Union Territories in implementing the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, which is set to come into force on July 1. According to the ministry, the officers will work closely with state governments, district administrations and field-level functionaries to facilitate implementation, strengthen local capacities, promote knowledg...