The Punjab government has officially rolled out the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) from July 1, months after rejecting the law in a special Assembly session. The move comes amid concerns that the state could lose ₹750–800 crore in Central funds if it stayed out of the scheme. Meanwhile, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called the nationwide rollout a "historic day", saying the new framework guarantees 125 days of employment, replacing the 100-day guarantee under MGNREGA. The Centre has allocated over ₹95,600 crore for the scheme this financial year, while the Opposition has criticised the removal of Mahatma Gandhi's name and changes to the funding formula.

The Viksit Bharat Act, replacing MGNREGS on July 1, faces delays and opposition due to unfinished works, raising concerns about centralization and labor rights. | India News

Kharge said that several states have raised questions about the structure and funding pattern of the VB-G RAM G Act | India News

A new Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, offering 125 days of wage employment, launches July 1. The government assures full…

Shivraj Chouhan assures a smooth transition to VB-G RAM G, while Kharge questions MGNREGA dues and funding concerns.

The Tamil Nadu government has notified the VB-G RAM G in its gazette, thereby clearing the decks for its implementation in the State on July 1.

India is set to launch the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G RAM-G), replacing the MGNREGS after two decades. This new rural jobs program…

Economists and labour rights experts have criticised the programme, saying that it consolidates decision-making with the Union government.

The Punjab government has officially rolled out the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) from July 1, months after rejecting the law in a…

The government has boosted rural employment wages by over 10% with the new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin, replacing MGNREGA from July 1. Daily…

West Bengal launches VB-G RAM G job scheme amid concerns of inadequate funding and administrative challenges affecting implementation.

Bihar has launched the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme, aiming to curb labor outmigration and enhance working conditions. This national…

New rules under the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act have been notified, guiding the transition from MGNREGS. These rules detail wage and…

New rules mandate strict monitoring of state spending on the rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM-G, exceeding central allocations. The scheme, replacing MGNREGA, guarantees 125 days…

Union agriculture and rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G RAM G), the…