The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 will come into force across rural India from July 1, 2026, increasing the statutory wage employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days per eligible rural household while strengthening livelihood security and sustainable rural development.
Ahead of the nationwide rollout, Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Government of India, in coordination with States and Union Territories, has completed all administrative, financial and technical preparations to ensure a smooth transition to the new framework.
“Our priority is to ensure that no eligible rural worker remains without work even for a single day. The Centre and the States have worked together to complete all preparations for the implementation of the VB-G RAM G Act. Adequate financial resources have been made available, implementation systems are fully in place and ongoing works will continue without interruption. The enhanced guarantee of 125 days of wage employment will strengthen rural livelihoods, create durable community assets and accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat,” Chouhan said.
According to a PIB release, the Centre has made an interim allocation of ₹95,692.31 crore to States and Union Territories to ensure uninterrupted implementation, timely wage payments and a seamless transition from the first day of implementation.
The government said ongoing works will continue without disruption, while existing e-KYC verified job cards will remain valid until the issuance of the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards, ensuring uninterrupted access to employment and timely payment of wages.
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The Act places Gram Panchayats at the centre of rural development, with greater emphasis on creating durable community assets, natural resource management, water conservation, agriculture and allied activities, rural infrastructure, women’s empowerment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), convergence with flagship rural development programmes, and technology-driven transparent governance.
According to the government, the new framework aims to strengthen village economies, generate sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of life in rural areas through participatory planning and effective implementation.
Describing the legislation as a significant milestone in India’s rural development journey, the Centre said the Act reinforces its commitment to building self-reliant, resilient and prosperous rural communities in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The national launch of the VB-G RAM G Act will be held on July 2 at Mukkavaripalli village in Obulavaripalle Mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. The programme will be attended by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Konidala Pawan Kalyan, Union Ministers of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani and Kamlesh Paswan, along with other dignitaries.
During the event, beneficiary households will receive Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards, an awareness film on the Mission will be screened, and a compendium of op-ed articles on the Mission will be released.
