Bihar government rolls out VB G-RAM-G scheme

Patna: The Bihar government on Thursday rolled out the VB G-RAM-G scheme, and asserted that it will help reduce outmigration and improve the working condition of labourers in the state.

The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB G-RAM-G) Act, 2025 - came into force across the country on Wednesday, with the Union government saying the law will provide eligible rural households a statutory entitlement to 125 days of guaranteed wage employment.

"VB-G RAM G is being inaugurated across the country under the leadership of Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. It marks an important milestone because the scheme will improve working conditions across the nation," Bihar's Minister for Rural Development Shrawon Kumar said.


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"There has already been a significant reduction in outmigration of labourers in Bihar. The roll out of VB G-RAM-G scheme will further ensure that the poor don't have to go out of the state for work," he said.

Kumar said an interim budget of over Rs 6,715 crore has been announced for Bihar as the Centre's share, while a contribution of Rs 4,477 will be made by the state government.