Centre publishes draft rules for VB-G RAM G, invites feedback
The Centre has released draft rules for the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 for public consultation. These rules are intended to establish a framework for implementing the new rural employment guarantee scheme across India. The consultation process aims to gather feedback from various stakeholders before finalizing the rules.
- ▪The draft rules were published on May 23, 2026, and will be open for public consultation.
- ▪They cover various aspects including grievance redressal, payment of wages, and administrative expenses.
- ▪The rules aim to facilitate a transition from the existing MGNREGA program to the new VB-G RAM G scheme.
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The Centre on Saturday (May 23, 2026) published draft rules under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB–G RAM G) for public consultation, following the notification of the law's implementation across all States and Union Territories from July 1.Framed under Section 33 and other relevant provisions of the Act, the draft rules have been placed in the public domain to facilitate wider stakeholder consultation before they are finalised.Also read | Change for the worse: On MGNREGA to VB-G RAM GThe proposed rules cover transitional provisions, the National Level Steering Committee, the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council, administrative expenses, grievance redressal, payment of wages and unemployment allowance, and expenditure incurred in…
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