Rules for new rural job Act, VB-G RAM G Act 2025, not yet framed
The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, which replaces MGNREGA, is awaiting the framing of rules under 11 categories before implementation. The Union Rural Development Ministry is consulting with State governments on tricky issues like a formula for "normative allocation" based on objective parameters and categorizing Gram Panchayats. States also need to enroll themselves on DBT Sparsh, conduct e-Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification for job cards, and onboard Yuktdhara, a geospatial planning portal. The Centre has six months to implement the scheme from the commencement date, which is yet to be notified.
Key Points
- The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, is set to replace MGNREGA.
- The Centre needs to frame rules under 11 categories, including a formula for "normative allocation" for States based on objective parameters.
- States are required to implement several steps like DBT Sparsh enrollment, eKYC verification for job cards, and using the Yuktdhara portal.
- The new legislation aims to ensure a more equitable distribution of resources and address issues like migration of rural workers.
Exam Facts
- The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, was passed on December 16 last year.
- It replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005.
- Section 4(5) of the VB-G RAM G Act states the Centre will determine state-wise normative allocation based on objective parameters.
- States must onboard Yuktdhara, a geospatial planning portal, for preparing Viksit Gram Panchayat plans.
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