India's new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, promises more work and higher wages, aiming to boost rural incomes. However, a significant shift in funding responsibility to states raises concerns. Many states could face a four to five-fold increase in their financial contribution, potentially forcing difficult budgetary trade-offs and impacting the scheme's overall effectiveness in reviving the rural economy.

Puducherry launches VB-G RAM G scheme, ensuring minimum ₹347 daily wage and increased workdays for registered workers.

With the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) (VB-G RAM G) scheme replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)…