New Delhi, June 19: The “Developed India – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission – Rural” (VB-G Ram Ji) Act is set to be implemented across all rural areas starting July 1. To facilitate this, the central government has decided to deploy over 100 officials nationwide.
According to the Ministry of Rural Development, these officials will assist states and Union Territories before the Act’s implementation. They will serve as facilitators and resource persons during the rollout phase.
These officials will collaborate with state governments and district administrations to aid in the implementation process. Their roles include strengthening local capacities, facilitating information exchange, addressing work-related challenges, and promoting best practices.
They will also engage with local officials to understand implementation needs, assist in sharing experiences and best practices, support capacity-building efforts, and help resolve operational issues.
An official statement noted that their involvement will enhance coordination among various stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation during the transition to the new framework. This initiative aims to provide institutional support for the smooth rollout of the Act across the country.
Approximately 27 states and Union Territories have already allocated budgets for the Act’s implementation, while six states and Union Territories have notified their state plans under the Act’s framework. The statement indicated that other states and Union Territories are making significant progress in finalizing their plans.
A central feature of this Act is the increase of the statutory employment guarantee for all rural families from 100 days to 125 days each financial year. This enhanced guarantee aims to strengthen livelihood security, improve income stability, support rural consumption, and provide greater economic resilience to vulnerable families.
The framework is based on the principle of “Employment and Dignity.” Its goal is not just to provide wage-based employment but also to ensure that rural workers actively participate in creating sustainable and productive public assets that contribute to long-term village development.
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