Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Bill, 2025

The Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has introduced a new Bill in the Lok Sabha called the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, also known as VB G RAM G.

This Bill is an important step towards the government’s long-term goal of Viksit Bharat @2047, which means making India a developed country by the year 2047. The main aim of this Bill is to strengthen rural development and provide more job opportunities to people living in villages.

Higlights of  VB G RAM G Bill 2025

1. Guaranteed Employment for Rural Families

One of the biggest highlights of this Bill is that it guarantees 125 days of wage employment every year to every rural household. Any adult member of a rural family who is willing to do unskilled manual work can apply for work under this scheme.

Earlier, the guarantee was for 100 days. Now, the government has increased it to 125 days, which means more income, better livelihood security, and stronger support for rural families.

2. Focus on Strong and Useful Rural Infrastructure

All the work done under this Bill will be part of a national system called the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack. This will create a single and organized framework for rural public works across India.

The main priority areas include:

• Water-related projects (such as ponds, irrigation, and water conservation)
• Basic rural infrastructure (roads, public facilities, etc.)
• Livelihood-related infrastructure
• Special projects to deal with natural disasters and extreme weather

These works will help create strong, long-lasting, and climate-resilient assets in villages.

3. Planning Starts from the Village Level

All projects under this Bill will be planned through Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs). These plans will be:

• Prepared at the village level
• Based on local needs
• Focused on complete development (saturation)

The village plans will then be combined at the Block, District, and State levels to ensure better coordination between different government schemes. Modern tools like spatial technology and PM Gati Shakti will be used to improve planning and efficiency.

4. Support for Farmers During Peak Seasons

To ensure that farm work is not affected, State Governments can declare up to 60 days in a year when no work will be done under this scheme. This will help make sure that enough labour is available during sowing and harvesting seasons.

5. Funding and Sharing of Costs

Each State Government must prepare its own scheme under this law within six months of the Act coming into force.

The scheme will be a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS):

• 90:10 funding for North-Eastern and Himalayan States/UTs
• 60:40 funding for all other States

Funds will be allocated to States based on objective and fair criteria, ensuring equal development across regions.

6. Strong Transparency and Digital Monitoring

The Bill puts a strong focus on transparency and accountability. It includes:

• Biometric authentication
• Digital and mobile-based reporting
• Real-time dashboards
• AI-based data analysis
• Strong social audit systems

Every Gram Panchayat must hold weekly disclosure meetings where details of work progress, wages, payments, and complaints are shared openly. This information will also be available in digital and physical formats for public access.

7. Wages and Unemployment Allowance

• Wage rates will be fixed by the Central Government
• Until new rates are announced, existing MGNREGA wages will continue
• If a worker does not get employment within 15 days of demand, the State Government must pay unemployment allowance

Why VB G RAM G Bill 2025 Is Important?

Over the last 20 years, rural India has changed a lot. Villages now have better roads, electricity, water supply, housing, sanitation, banking access, and digital services. People’s expectations have also grown.

Because of these changes, the government felt the need to:

• Update rural employment programs
• Improve coordination between different schemes
• Use technology for better results
• Ensure fair distribution of resources
• Create more job opportunities

This new Bill brings a modern, integrated, and future-ready approach to rural development.

Conclusion

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 is a major step towards empowering rural India. By increasing guaranteed employment to 125 days, improving infrastructure planning, and using digital tools, the government aims to build strong villages, secure livelihoods, and a resilient rural economy.

This Bill supports the larger dream of Viksit Bharat @2047 by ensuring that rural citizens grow along with the nation.

FAQs

Q. What is the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025?

It is a government Bill that aims to improve rural development by guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment every year to rural households and creating strong rural infrastructure.

Q. What is the Full Form of VB G RAM G?

The full form of VB G RAM G is Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill

Q. Who introduced the VB G RAM G Bill, 2025?

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.

Q. Who can get work under this scheme?

Any adult member of a rural household who is willing to do unskilled manual work can get employment under this scheme.

Q. How many days of employment are guaranteed under this Bill?

The Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household in one financial year.

Q. How is this Bill different from MGNREGA?

Earlier, MGNREGA provided 100 days of guaranteed work. This Bill increases the guarantee to 125 days and focuses more on technology, convergence of schemes, and long-term rural infrastructure.

Q. What type of work will be provided under this scheme?

Work will mainly include water conservation projects, rural infrastructure development, livelihood-related works, and disaster-prevention projects.

Q. What happens if work is not given on time?

If employment is not provided within 15 days of applying, the worker will receive an unemployment allowance from the State Government.

Q. How will transparency be ensured under this Bill?

Transparency will be ensured through digital monitoring, biometric verification, weekly public meetings at Gram Panchayats, social audits, and online dashboards.

Q. How is the scheme funded?

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

• 90:10 cost-sharing for North-Eastern and Himalayan States
  
• 60:40 cost-sharing for other States
  

Q. Why is this Bill important for rural India?

This Bill provides more job opportunities, better income security, improved village infrastructure, and fair development, helping rural India grow in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.