Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the implementation of the ‘VB-G RAM G’ scheme by the BJP-led NDA government. The state government is set to contribute 40% of the financial allocation for the scheme. This initiative aims to provide employment opportunities and foster development, particularly in rural areas.
Chief Minister Yadav emphasized that the scheme will benefit the state, known for its vast area and agricultural richness. The 60/40 financial allocation sharing between the Centre and the States has been clarified by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The renaming of the scheme from ‘MGNAREGA’ to ‘VB-G RAM G’ was defended by Yadav as a move towards development vision.
Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Hemant Kahndelwal dismissed Opposition claims of misleading information regarding the new Act. He clarified that up to 50% of the work under the G RAM G scheme will be decided by the Grampanchayats. The ‘VB-G RAM G’ Bill, replacing MGNREGA, has been enacted after receiving approval from the President, introducing a new rural employment policy.
The Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment per financial year for rural households, focusing on empowerment, inclusive growth, and convergence of development initiatives. The BJP leaders believe this scheme will enhance income security, improve governance, and connect wage employment with rural asset creation. The government aims to build a prosperous and resilient rural India through this initiative.
