VB–G RAM G
VB–G RAM G
Vikasit Bharat – Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Gramin)
VB–G RAM G is a statutory rural employment scheme implemented by the Central Government to ensure job security and stable livelihood for rural families. The full form of the scheme is Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) . The scheme came into effect in rural areas of the country from July 1, 2026.
◆ Job guarantee
The main feature of the scheme is to ensure 125 days of wage employment every financial year to adult members of rural families who are willing to do unskilled manual labour .
To ensure availability of workers during the peak period in the agricultural sector, the work can be arranged within a maximum period of 60 days as prescribed by the state government. The workers will be provided with a 125-day employment guarantee.
◆ Main objectives
• Ensure income and job security for rural families.
• Provide employment to deserving individuals who seek employment in a timely manner.
• Create productive and sustainable rural assets.
• Promote water conservation, soil conservation, agricultural development, and greening.
• Ensure participatory development planning under the leadership of Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayats.
• Link employment projects with rural livelihood development.
• Ensure transparent and accountable project implementation.
◆ Participatory planning
The works in the project will be planned from the grassroots level, considering local needs. The Gram Panchayat will identify and prioritize the necessary works in consultation with the Gram Sabhas.
These works will be included as part of the annual plan called Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan . The plans will then be coordinated at the block, district and state levels.
◆ Main areas of work
• Water conservation: renovation of ponds, dams, reservoirs, and streams.
• Soil conservation: soil bunds, contour bunds, protection of sloping areas.
• Rural infrastructure: footpaths, connectivity roads, public amenities.
• Green development: tree planting, maintenance, and social forestry.
• Natural resource management: protection and regeneration of land, water, and soil.
• Livelihood support: Development of productive assets that generate income.
◆ Workers' rights
• The right to demand employment.
• The right to 125 days of legally guaranteed employment.
• The right to employment within a specified time frame.
• The right to receive timely wages for work performed.
• The right to receive wages directly into a bank account.
• The right to a safe working environment.
• The right to inspect information regarding employment, attendance, and wages.
• The right to file complaints and seek redress.
• The right to participate in social audits.
◆ Transparency and digital monitoring
Worker attendance, work progress, asset location, wage distribution, and expenses will be recorded and monitored.
• Biometric/digital attendance systems.
• Geo-tagging of works and assets.
• Mobile-based reporting.
• Real-time dashboards.
• Digital records of built assets.
• Janata boards in workplaces.
• Public display of information such as work, expenses, wages, attendance, etc.
◆ Social audit and grievance redressal
A social audit will be conducted with the participation of the Gram Sabhas and the people. Muster rolls, bills, vouchers, measurement books, administrative permits, expenditure records, geo-tagged information, etc. will be made available for public inspection.
Workers can file complaints regarding issues such as lack of employment, delayed wages, errors in attendance records, quality of work, and registration.
◆ Duties of the Gram Panchayat
• Conduct registration of eligible rural families.
• Receive and record applications from job seekers.
• Identify and prioritize works through the Gram Sabha.
• Prepare a developed Gram Panchayat Plan.
• Start and complete approved work in a timely manner.
• Maintain records such as muster roll, attendance, measurement book, bills, vouchers, etc.
• Coordinate measures for the payment of workers' wages.
• Ensure technical quality and measurements of works.
• Perform geo-tagging of works and assets.
• Make documents available to the Gram Sabha for social audit.
• Receive complaints and ensure resolution.
◆ Project administration
The VB–G RAM G scheme is implemented at the central, state, district, block and gram panchayat levels. The main implementing elements are the central government/central council at the central level, the state government/state council at the state level, the district program coordinator at the district level, the program officer at the block level and the gram panchayat at the village level.
The Gram Sabha is the main forum for public participation and social audit. The Gram Panchayat is responsible for planning, implementation, record-keeping, transparency, and coordination of wage distribution.
◆ Goal
The main objective of the VB–G RAM G scheme is to provide legal employment guarantees to rural households seeking employment, convert employment opportunities into sustainable livelihoods, and create rural assets that protect water, soil, agriculture, and the environment. The scheme also aims to create a strong and accountable rural development system through public participation, digital monitoring, social audit, and transparency.
