G RAM G: Modi Government's New Rural Employment Scheme for a Developed India

• The Modi government introduced the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Bill (VB – G RAM G) to replace MGNREGA.
• G RAM G guarantees 125 days of employment (up from 100 in MGNREGA) and includes 60 days leave for agricultural cycles, totaling 185 days of potential employment.
• The new scheme focuses on creating durable assets, unlike MGNREGA's short-term relief, targeting water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood expansion, and disaster management.
• It incorporates GPS technology, biometric attendance, geo-tagging, and real-time dashboards to combat corruption and ensure timely weekly/bi-weekly wage payments.
• The Centre will contribute 60-90% of funding, inducing states to be more accountable, and decisions on work execution will be made by local Gram Committees.

Why It Matters: G RAM G aims to transform rural employment and development, ensuring accountability, timely payments, and sustainable asset creation.