Viksit Bharat G-Ram G Act Launched to Boost Rural Employment
| Category | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Viksit Bharat G RAM G Act (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission - Gramin) by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Mukkavaripalli village, Andhra Pradesh. Attended by CM N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. |
| Objective | Strengthen rural employment and livelihood security with legal guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per household/year (up from 100 days under MGNREGA). |
| Key Provisions | - Unemployment allowance if jobs not provided in time. - Decentralized planning: Gram Sabhas/Panchayats to prioritize works (roads, irrigation, schools, hospitals, etc.). |
| Additional Initiatives | - Rayalaseema development: ₹1 lakh crore for horticulture (irrigation, storage, roads). - Focus on digital governance and Gram Sabha-led planning. |