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The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 has been enacted across India, marking a historic milestone in rural development. The Act ensures statutory entitlement to 125 days of guaranteed wage employment for eligible rural households, aiming to improve transparency and effectiveness
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The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025 will become effective in July 2026, enhancing rural employment with 125 days of guaranteed wage employment. Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ensures preparation for a seamless rollout, supported by an allocation of ₹95,692.31 crore.
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According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data released for January-March 2026, unemployment in urban areas has shown a declining trend while rural employment has increased, particularly in the secondary and tertiary sectors. The survey notes a steady overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) and a modest rise
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India's Central Government has announced the 'Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural)', set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act from July 1, 2026. The new initiative, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and spearheaded by Union
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The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, commencing on 1 July 2026, aims to overhaul India's rural employment framework. The Act increases the statutory employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days annually, aligning with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. It integrates technology-enabled governance,
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The Ministry of Rural Development highlighted the success of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) in empowering rural youth with skills for self-employment, reaching over 60 lakh trainees. With 632 operational centers across 33 states and union territories, RSETIs provide diverse, NSQF-aligned courses. Banks facilitate credit linkage, reinforcing self-reliance among
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The Ministry of Rural Development announced the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025, aimed at enhancing rural employment through a 125-day wage guarantee. The Act focuses on aligning rural development with the national vision for 2047, incorporating water security, rural infrastructure, and tackling extreme weather impacts.
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), known as VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, has increased guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days annually for rural households in India. This framework aims to accelerate rural development through enhanced agricultural and infrastructural support while also addressing climate variability
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 marks a significant shift in India's rural employment strategy by replacing the MGNREGA. The new act guarantees 125 days of wage employment, introduces modern infrastructure-focused frameworks, and enhances administrative capacities to align with India's 2047
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The President of India has given approval to the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, enhancing the statutory wage employment guarantee to 125 days per year for rural households. The Act replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, improving rural livelihood security and
Labour Force Participation
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for June 2025 indicates a slight decline in the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) to 54.2% from 54.8% in May 2025. Rural LFPR is at 56.1%, while urban LFPR is at 50.4%. The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) also decreased to
Food Grain Storage
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting in New Delhi regarding the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme. The initiative aims to enhance the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and create rural employment opportunities. Shah emphasized the need for PACS' active participation,