The BJP is set to organize a significant workshop at its state headquarters, Kamalam, on January 23. The workshop aims to educate party leaders and workers about the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which is a substantial reform of India’s rural employment system.
Chaired by Gujarat BJP state president Jagdish Vishwakarma, the workshop will gather district presidents, general secretaries, MLAs, and MPs from across the state. The event is designed to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the bill among party members before wider public engagement.
The VB-G RAM G Bill, introduced by the Union Agriculture Minister in December 2025, is intended to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. It aims to realign rural development strategies with the government’s long-term vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”
One key aspect of the bill is the proposed increase in guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days per rural household per financial year. This enhancement is aimed at enhancing income security for rural families. Additionally, the bill includes targeted agricultural support measures, allowing states to designate up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons for non-participation in the scheme.
The workshop will also delve into the introduction of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs), a bottom-up planning approach that identifies works at the village level through convergence-based planning. This mechanism, linked with PM Gati Shakti and geospatial systems, aims to improve coordination, transparency, and asset creation.
In addition to discussing the legislative framework, the workshop will emphasize strategy and communication. Party workers will receive guidance on disseminating the bill’s provisions at the grassroots level, countering misinformation, and raising awareness about its benefits for rural employment and livelihoods.
Encouraging active participation, Jagdish Vishwakarma highlighted the workshop’s pivotal role in preparing the organization for promoting and effectively implementing the VB-G RAM G Bill in Gujarat. He emphasized that this initiative is crucial for advancing rural development under the Viksit Bharat vision.
