All States and Union Territories have notified their respective State Schemes in compliance of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM–G) Act, 2025. The implementation of the Scheme has commenced in rural areas of the entire country w.e.f. 01.07.2026. State/UT-wise details of funds allocated and released under the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) since its commencement on 01.07.2026 is given at Annexure. However, since the scheme has been operationalized only on July 1st, 2026 utilization of the fund and release of payments will be done by the States after closer of Muster Rolls and subsequent FTO generation.

The Central Government has been continuously reviewing the preparedness of the States and Union Territories for successful implementation of the VB–G RAM–G. In addition to Weekly Review Meetings, several review meetings were held under the chairpersonship of Minister for Rural Development and Secretary, Rural Development. As an outcome of these review meetings, hand holding and technical support continuously provided by the Ministry,

all States/UTs have been able to successfully start the implementation of the scheme w.e.f. 01.07.2026.   The Ministry maintains continuous engagement with the States and Union Territories through regular review meetings, consultations and other appropriate fora to facilitate effective implementation of the Scheme. Suggestions given by States/UTs during various review meetings and written communication have duly been noted by the Ministry.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Rural Development SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

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