India is introducing new laws to make the everyday life of common people easier, particularly in villages where millions rely on daily work to survive. Over the years, rural employment schemes have helped families earn a steady income and stay connected to their land. Now, the government is planning a new law that aims to take this idea a step further.
VB-G RAM G is a new term that many people are hearing for the first time. Students, job seekers and rural workers are curious about what it means and how it could change village life. To understand its importance, it is necessary to know what this scheme stands for and how it is different from the older MGNREGA programme.
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Full form of G Ram G
VB-G RAM G stands for Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin. In simple words, it is a proposed law meant to strengthen rural employment, livelihoods and village infrastructure. The government plans to bring this in as a replacement for MGNREGA.
VB-G RAM G is designed to give rural families more work opportunities and better support systems. Under this proposed law, rural households willing to do unskilled manual work could get a legal guarantee of up to 125 days of employment in a year. This is higher than the 100 days currently offered under MGNREGA.
The idea behind this change is that villages today are not the same as they were 20 years ago. Roads, internet access and small businesses have grown. So, instead of focusing only on daily wages, the new scheme also looks at building long-lasting assets like water systems, roads and storage facilities. This helps villages grow stronger in the long run.
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How VB-G RAM G is different from MGNREGA
One of the biggest differences is the increase in guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125. Another major change is the focus on development along with employment. VB-G RAM G aims to create useful infrastructure that supports farming, local markets and small businesses.
Planning will start at the village level through Viksit Gram Panchayat plans, following a bottom-up approach. The funding pattern will also change. While MGNREGA is fully funded by the Centre, VB-G RAM G will share costs between the Centre and states, depending on the region.
VB-G RAM G is meant to create jobs, build villages and reduce migration. By linking employment with development, the scheme aims to make rural India more stable, skilled and prepared for the future.
