24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Employment & inclusive growth· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that 24 states and Union Territories have allocated funds for the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.
Background
The Union Budget allocated ₹95,652 crore for the Centre's share of the mission. While 27 states are making provisions, the Union Minister read out allocations for 24 states totaling over ₹31,000 crore.
Facts for Prelims
- FactUnion Budget allocation for the Centre's share of the mission: ₹95,652 crore
- FactTotal funds allocated by 24 states/UTs for the mission: over ₹31,000 crore
- SchemeViksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025
- PostShivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Rural Development Minister
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) in achieving inclusive growth and rural employment in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Complexity in determining normative allocation formulas for state-wise funding
- Employment generation: Addressing rural underemployment through structured guarantee-based schemes
- Institutional coordination: Aligning Centre-State fiscal commitments for rural livelihood missions
Keywords: Rural employment · Fiscal federalism · Inclusive growth · Normative allocation · Livelihood mission
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