Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Karnataka Assures No Fund Shortage for VBG Ram G
The Karnataka government has assured that there is no shortage of funds for the VBG Ram G scheme, which aims to provide employment to rural residents.
The scheme, which started on July 1, has allocated Rs2,900 crore for the first quarter, with the Central government contributing Rs1,700 crore and the Karnataka government providing Rs1,200 crore.
The funds are sufficient to employ five lakh rural workers every month and generate up to 1.5 crore person-days of employment.
The scheme covers various community development works, such as constructing farm ponds, drip irrigation facilities, and check dams.
The government has also instructed officials to ensure that workers are employed in their own localities to prevent distress migration.
Karnataka government assures no fund shortage for the VBG Ram G scheme.
Rs2,900 crore allocated for the first quarter, with a 60:40 funding pattern.
Scheme aims to employ five lakh rural residents monthly and generate up to 1.5 crore person-days of employment.
Covers community development works like farm ponds, drip irrigation, and check dams.
Instructions issued to ensure local employment and prevent distress migration.
- Who
- Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre
- What
- Assurance of no fund shortage for the VBG Ram G scheme
- When
- July 1 (scheme start date)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To provide employment to rural residents and create durable community assets
Government Perspective
Potential Critic Perspective
Fund Allocation
Government Perspective
The government has allocated sufficient funds for the VBG Ram G scheme, ensuring employment for rural residents.
Potential Critic Perspective
Critics may question the sustainability of the funding and the effectiveness of the scheme in the long term.
- Scheme Name
- VBG Ram G
- Total Funds Allocated (First Quarter)
- Rs2,900 crore
- Central Government Contribution
- Rs1,700 crore
- Karnataka Government Contribution
- Rs1,200 crore
- Monthly Employment Target
- 5 lakh rural residents
- Total Employment Days Generated
- Up to 1.5 crore person-days
- Scheme Start Date
- July 1
- Funding Pattern
- 60:40 (Central:State)