The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 16, 2025. VB-G RAM G, a legislation aiming to replace an earlier employment guarantee program (MGNREGA), is among the most recent advancements. The Bill raises the guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days per rural household per year. Funding is shared mainly by the Centre and states.
What is VB-G RAM G?
VB-G RAM G is the new scheme which is proposed by the Union government to replace the earlier Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Under this scheme, not only the name has changed but many guidelines will also change. For example, employment will be guaranteed for 125 days instead of 100. As per the Constitution, if a bill is passed in both the Houses of the Parliament then it stands s to become an Act.
The new initiative is designed to support:
- Higher guaranteed workdays (125 days instead of 100)
- Creation of durable rural assets like water systems and roads
- Stronger rural infrastructure and livelihood support
- Alignment with national development goals for a developed India by 2047.
What is the Full Form of VB-G RAM G?
The VB-G RAM G is a new scheme which is being proposed by the Union Government to replace the MGNREGA. The full form of VB-G RAM G is:
V – Viksit
B – Bharat
G – Guarantee for
R – Rozgar (Employment) and
A – Ajeevika (Livelihood)
M – Mission
G – Gramin (Rural)
VB-G RAM G is a law with the objective of strengthening rural employment, livelihoods, and infrastructure. VB-G RAM G emphasizes on employment, rural infrastructure, livelihood assets, and development.
Difference Between VB-G RAM G and MGNREGA
Employment Guarantee Days: The annual working days have been increased from 100 to 125.
Prioritize assets and livelihood: VB-G RAM G scheme will also help in developing rural infrastructure, including roads, storage facilities, water security systems, and more, in addition to providing employment.
Planning and Execution: All the work must originate from the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans which will be executed in a bottom to top approach.
Funding Structure:Â Unlike the funding in MGNREGA, where 100% funding comes from the Central government, the funding under VB-G RAM G will divide the financial burden between states and the union.
How will farmers benefit from ‘Ji Ram Ji’?
The Developed India – Employment Guarantee and Livelihood Mission will provide double benefits to farmers. First, they will be able to easily find farm laborers. This scheme has set aside 60 days for the sowing and harvesting seasons. The advantage of stopping work during this period will be that wages will not be increased fraudulently.
A special card will be made for the Ji Ram Ji scheme
Special job cards will be created under the VB-G RAM G Scheme. Single women, meaning women who live alone, will be issued special rural employment guarantee cards. Apart from this, this card will also be given to the disabled, elderly above 60 years of age, transgender and people belonging to some tribes. This scheme is going to prove to be very beneficial for both farmers and laborers.
How will the Rural Employment Guarantee Card be made?
Any member of a rural household over the age of 18 can apply for a Rural Employment Guarantee Card. Interested individuals must visit the Gram Panchayat office and register their name, age, and address.