FUNDS UNDER VB-G RAM G - 31st July 2026 - Ministry of Rural Development - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Rural Development
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development on 31st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025, came into force on July 1, 2026, providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per rural household. For the 2026-27 financial year, the government has allocated ₹95,692.31 crore, with ₹25,844.97 crore already released as the first installment. States and Union Territories are required to expeditiously utilize these funds to ensure the timely payment of wages to workers.
Key Points / Main Content
Legislative and Operational Framework
- The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, established a statutory framework for rural employment effective from July 1, 2026.
- The scheme is implemented across all States and Union Territories in the rural areas of the country.
- Implementation is continuously monitored via a Management Information System (MIS), regular review meetings, and other oversight mechanisms.
Employment and Wage Guarantees
- The scheme provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled manual work per household for adult volunteers.
- Prompt sanctioning of allocations and issuance of mother sanctions are intended to facilitate the timely payment of worker wages.
- As of July 31, 2026, there are no pending dues to any States or Union Territories under this mission.
Financial Allocations (FY 2026-27)
- The total budgetary allocation for the period of July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, is ₹95,692.31 crore.
- A normative allocation of the full ₹95,692.31 crore has been distributed among States/UTs.
- First-installment mother sanctions totaling ₹25,844.97 crore have been issued.
- The budget includes ₹1,850.62 crore specifically for Social Audit and Central Administration.
Impact Analysis
State and Union Territory Governments Impact States and UTs have been provided with normative allocations and the first installment of sanctioned funds to launch and maintain the scheme. Action Required They must notify the scheme, expeditiously utilize the sanctioned funds, and ensure workers receive wage payments without delay.
Rural Households and Adult Workers Impact Eligible households gain a legal right to 125 days of paid unskilled manual labor per year. Action Required Adult members must volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work to access the employment guarantee.
Ministry of Rural Development / Central Government Impact The Ministry is responsible for the largest-ever budget estimate for a rural employment scheme and must oversee the distribution of funds. Action Required The government must continue monitoring implementation through MIS and review meetings to ensure the statutory framework is effectively upheld.