**Executive Summary**
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan introduced the "Viksit Bharat – G Ram G Bill," or VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha on December 16, 2025. The Bill aims to ensure the welfare of the poor and the comprehensive development of villages in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s vision and guarantees 125 days of wage employment annually. The central government has committed to spending over ₹95,000 crore on this initiative.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bill Overview:**
* The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
* The bill aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of a self-reliant and developed village and his sentiments.
* **Wage Employment Guarantee:**
* The Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment to rural families per year.
* This is a statutory guarantee.
* **Development Focus:**
* The Bill aims for comprehensive village development.
* It seeks to balance agriculture and labour sectors.
* **Panchayat Grading:**
* The Bill includes provisions to grade Panchayats.
* It aims to assign more work to less developed and underperforming Panchayats.
* **Financial Commitment:**
* The central government has committed to spending over ₹95,000 crore on this initiative.
* Over ₹1,51,282 crore has been provisioned for the 125-day guarantee.
* **Beneficiaries**:
* The bill aims to provide abundant employment to every poor person.
* The bill seeks to uphold the dignity of the poor person.
* It offers additional protection to the differently-abled, elderly, women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Rural Poor**
* **Impact:** Guaranteed 125 days of wage employment annually, aiming to improve their economic well-being.
* **Action Required:** Need to understand the specifics of the program and avail themselves of the employment opportunities provided.
**Village Panchayats**
* **Impact:** Panchayats will be graded, and underperforming ones will be assigned more work, which can affect their responsibilities and funding.
* **Action Required:** Need to prepare for potential grading and adapt to changes in assigned responsibilities and resource allocation.
**Agricultural Sector**
* **Impact:** Aims to address the shortage of labour in agriculture and balance agriculture and labour sectors, which may lead to changes in employment patterns.
* **Action Required:** Need to be aware of potential impacts on labour availability and adapt farming practices accordingly.
**Differently-abled, Elderly, Women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes**
* **Impact:** Additional protection and potential improvements in dignity and employment opportunities.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed on specific provisions that may impact you and ensure the program is accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB–G RAM G Bill, 2025: A bill introduced in the Lok Sabha guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment annually, focusing on rural development and the welfare of the poor.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare who introduced the VB–G RAM G Bill in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha: The house of Parliament where the bill was introduced.
Ministry of Rural Development: The ministry responsible for the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB–G RAM G Bill.
MGNREGA: A pre-existing wage employment scheme that the new bill builds upon.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan
introduces the “Viksit Bharat – G Ram G Bill” in
the Lok Sabha
“We are committed to the welfare of the poor and the overall
development of villages, something which Mahatma Gandhi
also said” - Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
“Respected Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi) used to say Ram Rajya.
Shri Ram resides in every vein in our body, Shri Ram is in our
every breath”: Shri Shivraj Singh
“The Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment to rural
families,” Shri Shivraj Singh said
“Several schemes for the welfare of the poor are being run by
the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi ji”: Shri Shivraj Chouhan
“Efforts will be made to establish balance between
agriculture and labour:” Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan
प्रव तथ: 16 DEC 2025 7:08PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Rural Development, and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan
today introduced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or VB–G RAM
G Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. Under this, a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment will be
provided every year. Shri Shivraj Singh said in Parliament that it is their resolve to ensure welfare of the
poor and they have striven to fulfill that resolve. The Bill proposes not only the welfare of the poor but
also the comprehensive development of villages, reflecting Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of a complete, self-
reliant, and developed village. Moreover, the central government has committed to spending over ₹95,000
crore on this initiative.Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh said that many employment schemes have existed before in India, one
such being the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana. Later, the Congress renamed the Jawahar Rozgar Yojana. “So,
does that mean disrespect to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?” Shri Shivraj Singh asked. He added that budget
allocations for the welfare of the poor have often been uneven, leaving many panchayats underdeveloped.
Therefore, the Bill includes provisions to grade panchayats and assign more work to those that are less
developed and underperforming.
Shri Shivraj Singh said that Mahatma Gandhi resides in our hearts, and his and Pandit Deendayal
Upadhyaya’s resolve was to prioritise the welfare of the most backward and downtrodden people in the
society. The government, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, is operating several welfare schemes
for the poor based on the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
The Union Minister further said that regarding MGNREGA, the Congress and UPA had only started the
scheme and spent ₹2,13,220 crore on it, while his government has spent ₹8,53,810 crore on welfare
schemes for the poor and has worked to strengthen this scheme. “Why is there still opposition? Instead of
the earlier 100-day guarantee, we are now offering a 125-day guarantee. This is not an empty guarantee; a
provision of more than ₹1,51,282 crore has been made for this,” he said.
Shri Shivraj Singh added that the new Bill will foster the comprehensive development of villages, and
mentioned that when Sharad Pawar was the Union Agriculture Minister, he had expressed concern about
the shortage of labour in agriculture. They have tried to address that concern now. Shri Chouhan said
Mahatma Gandhi lives in their hearts and they fully respect him. “Bapu himself said Ram Rajya. Ram
dwells in every part of us and every breath we take. This country resonates with the existence of ShriRam,” he said. For some reason, when the name VB G-RAM-G came up, some people became agitated.
Mahatma Gandhi himself spoke about establishing Ram Rajya; his last words were “Hey Ram.” We
respect Bapu fully, and establishing Ram Rajya means not physical, divine, or material suffering or rule.
The Union Minister concluded by saying that the Bill is meant to provide abundant employment to every
poor person, uphold their dignity, and offer additional protection to the differently-abled, elderly, women,
Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. This Bill will ensure comprehensive development of villages,
and work to balance agriculture and labour sectors. Shri Shivraj Singh stated that this Bill aligns with
Gandhiji’s sentiments and is aimed at establishing Ram Rajya.
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