June 30, 2026 10:12 PM

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VB-G RAM G Act to Come into Force Across India from Tomorrow

The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 will come into force across rural India with effect from tomorrow. On the eve of the nationwide rollout of VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that no eligible rural worker should remain without work even for a single day. Mr Chouhan said that the Government, in close coordination with the States and Union Territories, has completed all administrative, financial and technical preparations to ensure a seamless transition to the new framework. The Minister said that adequate financial resources have been made available, implementation systems are fully in place and ongoing works will continue without interruption. He added, the enhanced guarantee of 125 days of wage employment will strengthen rural livelihoods, create durable community assets and accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Ministry of Rural Development said that the Act will usher in a strengthened framework for rural employment, livelihood security and sustainable village development. The Act enhances the statutory wage employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days for every eligible rural household and seeks to create durable rural assets while accelerating the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.