VB-G RAM G

A 125-day employment guarantee under the VB-G RAM G program aims to prevent migration by providing job security.

Five lakh man-days were created under the VB-G RAM G program since July 1, according to Khandre.

Analysis by LibTech shows a decline of 67.6 lakh registered and active workers in the first fortnight after the transition to VB-G RAM G under MGNREGS. The Rural Development Ministry disputes the claim, stating it has received no complaints.

A TVK man is reported to have threatened VB-G RAM G workers, while BJP leader Mr. Nagenthran urged Mr. Vijay to ensure his partymen do not interfere in state-run schools, government hospitals, and employment programs.

The implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme has begun in West Bengal. The PBKMS agricultural workers’ union highlighted that the allocated funds for the scheme are less than half of what the state requires.

The implementation of the ₹12,642-crore VB-G RAM G project in Tamil Nadu is set for July 1. The funding arrangement splits costs 60:40 between the Union and State governments, with the Union contributing ₹7,585 crore and the State ₹5,057 crore.

Shivraj Chouhan assures a seamless shift to VB-G RAM G, stating no eligible worker will be left without work. Congress chief Kharge raises questions about pending MGNREGA payments to states and funding concerns under the new employment law.

Karnataka urges the central government to rename VB-G RAM G after Mahatma Gandhi. The request focuses on renaming a project or initiative in honor of the Indian independence leader.

Chief Minister Naidu will tour four districts from July 1 to distribute pensions, lay the foundation stone for Hero MotoCorp’s Global Parts Center, launch VB-G RAM G, and inaugurate works for the Rayalaseema Steel Plant.

A Bill aims to increase guaranteed workdays from 100 to 125 but has faced state opposition due to a significant rise in their financial burden, shifting the share from 10% to 40% of total expenditure.

Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan will launch VB-G RAM G in Tirupati district on July 2. The event in Mukkavaripalle, the first major event since its merger with Tirupati, will be attended by Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.

The Congress accuses the VB-G RAM G policy of causing centralisation and financial stress on States. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the PM Modi Government for repealing MGNREGA without consulting the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, State governments, or stakeholders.

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand question the 60:40 funding pattern of VB-G RAM G. Five states seek wage revision, four raise concerns over non-working days, and most highlight pending dues.

Punjab Congress is questioning the AAP government's implementation of a scheme notified on June 26, with Amrinder Singh Raja highlighting the timing as both important and surprising. The inquiry focuses on potential political motivations behind the decision.

Karnataka is set to implement VB-G RAM G starting July 1 while also considering legal options. The state government's move combines policy implementation with potential legal measures.

The Centre will deploy over 100 officers starting July 1 to support the VB-G RAM G rollout. These officers will collaborate with State governments, district administrations, and field-level functionaries to facilitate implementation, share best practices, and address challenges.

Farm workers’ unions and activists have announced a protest starting July 1 to demand the repeal of VB-G RAM G. The NREGA Sangarsh Morcha claims the new scheme offers only 42 days of work instead of the government's promised 125 days, and protests will continue until the law is repealed.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005, a key social welfare law ensuring dignified livelihoods, is to be replaced by VB-G RAM G, 2025. Workers argue the new Act removes the guaranteed 'Right to Work' central to the original scheme, as reported by Rishita Khanna.