Archive · 11 Jan 2026
VB-G RAM JI Act Launched for Rural Development
The VB–G RAM JI Act is a new law introduced by the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh to improve rural areas.
It aims to provide more jobs, build better infrastructure like roads and water management, and ensure that money is used properly.
The law increases the number of work days for rural laborers from 100 to 125 days.
It uses technology like biometric attendance and facial recognition to prevent corruption.
Villages will be categorized into different levels based on their development.
The Act also includes provisions for building better schools, hospitals, and community centres, and handling natural disasters.
The governments believe this law will transform rural infrastructure and create durable assets, while ensuring transparency and effective implementation.
The VB–G RAM JI Act aims to strengthen rural infrastructure and ensure employment and self-reliance in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Rural employment days increased from 100 to 125 days under the new law.
Digital tools like GIS mapping, biometric attendance, and facial recognition will be used to improve transparency and curb corruption.
Gram Panchayats will be categorized into A, B, and C based on development parameters.
The Act includes provisions for constructing kitchen sheds, laboratories in schools, and addressing natural disasters, as well as building Gokulams, fodder plantations, and water conservation projects.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Launch of the VB–G RAM JI Act and its benefits for rural infrastructure and employment
- When
- January 9, 2024
- Where
- Lucknow and Paantikhara village, Fatehabad block, Agra; Vijayawada
- Why
- To strengthen rural infrastructure, ensure employment, and improve transparency and rural assets
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Scheme Replacement
Government Perspective
The government believes the VB-G RAM JI Act is a necessary upgrade from MGNREGS to enhance public outreach and rural infrastructure.
Opposition Perspective
Opposition may argue that replacing MGNREGS could disrupt existing rural employment structures and benefits.
Employment Days
Government Perspective
The government highlights the increase in employment days from 100 to 125 as a significant benefit for rural laborers.
Opposition Perspective
Opposition might question the effectiveness of the increased days in ensuring sustainable employment and livelihood.
- Act Name
- Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 (VB–G RAM JI)
- Increased Employment Days
- 125 days
- Key Tools
- GIS mapping, biometric attendance, mobile applications, facial recognition, geo-referencing, geospatial monitoring
- Gram Panchayat Categories
- A, B, and C
- Community Building Cost
- Rs 25 lakh
- Additional Benefits
- Construction of Gokulams, fodder plantations, water conservation, repair of schools, hospitals, and community centres
