UP, Bengal top Centre’s Rs 95,692-crore interim allocation for states under VB-G RAM G
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The Centre announced an interim allocation of Rs 95,692.31 crore for the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the highest share.
Background
The allocation is based on the previous year's expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MG-NREGS). Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated the mission aims to ensure zero unemployment while adhering to statutory rights.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal interim allocation for Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025: Rs 95,692.31 crore
- FactUttar Pradesh's share in the allocation: Rs 9,721.48 crore
- SchemeAllocation basis: Last year's expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MG-NREGS)
- 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 ensuring rural employment stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal federalism: Allocation based on historical expenditure patterns vs. need-based funding
- Labor rights: Ensuring statutory rights for workers within large-scale rural employment guarantees
- Employment stability: Transitioning from MG-NREGS framework to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee mission
Keywords: Inclusive growth · Fiscal federalism · Statutory rights · Rural employment · Employment guarantee
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