тВ╣8,500 CRORE APPROVED FOR RURAL EMPLOYMENT IN BENGAL
The Central Government has officially allocated тВ╣8,500 crore to West Bengal under the newly launched Viksit BharatтАУGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G).
Key Highlights:
тАв тВ╣8,500 crore central allocation confirmed for West Bengal
тАв New VB-G RAM G scheme replaces previous rural employment framework
тАв Eligible rural households to receive up to 125 days of guaranteed employment annually
тАв Focus on strengthening livelihoods and income support in rural areas
тАв Legacy database irregularities to be removed through fresh verification and system reforms
тАв Aims to improve transparency, accountability and efficient fund utilization
Source: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari / Government Announcement
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ЁЯМ╛ Rural Employment Scheme Update (West Bengal)
The new Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) is set to roll out on July 1, 2026, following the resumption of MGNREGA works through June.
ЁЯФ╣ 125 days of statutory wage employment guaranteed (up from 100 days).
ЁЯФ╣ 60:40 Centre-State cost-sharing ratio.
ЁЯФ╣ 60-day planned pause during peak agricultural sowing/harvesting seasons to support local farming.
ЁЯФ╣ тВ╣12,850 crore estimated annual outlay for West Bengal's implementation.
Source: Official press briefing by West Bengal Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh ЁЯУв