VB-G RAM G SCHEME

VB–G RAM G
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
A statutory rural employment scheme ensuring employment security and sustainable livelihoods for rural households
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 name of the scheme is Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin). The scheme came into force in the rural areas of the country on July 1, 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 willing to do unskilled manual work.
To ensure the availability of workers during peak agricultural seasons, works can be scheduled within a maximum period of 60 days as specified by the State Government. Workers will still receive their eligible 125-day employment guarantee.
◆ Main Objectives
  • Ensure income and employment security for rural households.
  • Provide timely employment to eligible individuals who demand work.
  • Create productive and sustainable rural assets.
  • Promote water conservation, soil conservation, agricultural development, and afforestation.
  • Ensure participatory development planning led by Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayats.
  • Link employment schemes with rural livelihood development.
  • Ensure transparent and accountable scheme implementation.
◆ Participatory Planning
Works under the scheme are planned from the grassroots level considering local needs. The Gram Panchayat identifies necessary works and sets priorities in consultation with Gram Sabhas.
These works will be included as part of the annual plan called the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan. Subsequently, the plans will be coordinated at the Block, District, and State levels.
◆ Major Work Areas
Water Conservation
Renovation of ponds, check dams, water reservoirs, and canals.
Soil Conservation
Soil bunds, contour bunds, and protection of sloped areas.
Rural Infrastructure
Footpaths, connectivity roads, and public facilities.
Green Development
Planting saplings, maintenance, and social forestry.
Natural Resource Management
Protection and rejuvenation of land, water, and soil.
Livelihood Support
Development of income-generating productive assets.
◆ Workers' Rights
  • Right to demand work.
  • Right to receive legally guaranteed 125 days of employment.
  • Right to get employment within the stipulated time frame.
  • Right to receive timely wages for the work done.
  • Right to receive wages directly into the bank account.
  • Right to a safe working environment.
  • Right to inspect details regarding employment, attendance, and wages.
  • Right to submit grievances and seek redressal.
  • Right to participate in social audits.
◆ Transparency and Digital Monitoring
Workers' attendance, work progress, location of assets, wage distribution, 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 Information Boards at worksites.
  • Public display of information such as works, expenditure, wages, and attendance.
◆ Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Social audits will be conducted with the participation of Gram Sabhas and the public. Muster rolls, bills, vouchers, measurement books, administrative sanctions, expenditure records, and geo-tagged data will be made available for public scrutiny.
Workers can submit grievances regarding non-receipt of work, delay in wages, errors in attendance records, quality of work, registration, and other issues.
◆ Responsibilities of Gram Panchayat
  • Conduct registration of eligible rural households.
  • Receive and record applications from individuals seeking work.
  • Identify works and determine priorities through the Gram Sabha.
  • Prepare the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan.
  • Commence and complete approved works in a time-bound manner.
  • Maintain records such as muster rolls, attendance, measurement books, bills, and vouchers.
  • Coordinate actions for wage distribution to workers.
  • Ensure technical standards and measurements of the works.
  • Perform geo-tagging of works and assets.
  • Make records available to the Gram Sabha for social audit.
  • Receive grievances and ensure redressal.
◆ Scheme Administrative System
The VB–G RAM G scheme is implemented at Central, State, District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels. The Central Government/Central Council at the central level, State Government/State Council at the state level, District Program Coordinator at the district level, Program Officer at the block level, and Gram Panchayat at the village level are the primary implementing entities.
The Gram Sabha is the main platform for public participation and social audit. The Gram Panchayat executes planning, work execution, record maintenance, transparency, and coordination of wage distribution.
◆ Objective
The primary objective of the VB–G RAM G scheme is to provide a legal employment guarantee to rural households demanding work, transform employment opportunities into sustainable livelihoods, and create rural assets that protect water, soil, agriculture, and the environment. The scheme also aims to build a strong and accountable rural development system through public participation, digital monitoring, social audits, and transparency.
VB–G RAM G Scheme • Rural Employment Security • Public Participation • Transparency • Sustainable Livelihood