G RAM G NREGA

VB-G RAM G Gram district List Check online 

सेवा	ऑनलाइन लिंक
Official VB-G RAM G Portal	VB-G RAM G Portal
Job Card / Gram Panchayat Reports	VB-G RAM G Reports
State Selection (District → Block → Gram Panchayat)	State-wise Reports
Gram Panchayat Job Card List	Job Card / Employment Register
Payment / FTO Status	Payment Status Portal
Village / District Directory	Government Village & Town Directory

1. VB G Ram G Introduction

1.1 Viksit Bharat @2047

Viksit Bharat @2047 is the Government of India’s long-term vision to make India a fully developed nation by the year 2047, when the country completes 100 years of Independence. It frames economic, social, environmental, and governance targets to guide national policy and programmes over the next two decades.

The vision stresses high, sustained growth along with improved quality of life, better public services, and reduced poverty and inequality. Rural development programmes are needed to contribute for strengthening rural livelihood support systems and creating infrastructure to improve connectivity, communication, and services to ensure dignity of life of rural populations. With due consideration of emerging challenges due to climate change, the natural resources-based production systems need to be made climate resilient through suitable adaptive strategies.

1.2 The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G RAM G ACT, 2025

VB–G RAM G ACT, 2025 is to establish a rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment in every financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work; to promote empowerment, growth, convergence and saturation for a prosperous and resilient rural Bharat.

The Act institutionalises a Whole-of-Government Approach to rural development through convergence-driven and saturation-oriented planning. At its core is the preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs), which provide an integrated framework for addressing the diverse developmental needs of Gram Panchayats.

These plans are prepared through a participatory, bottom-up planning process and are integrated with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, geospatial technologies, and Digital Public Infrastructure to ensure evidence-based and outcome-oriented development.

The planning architecture enables Gram Panchayat-level plans to be consolidated at the Block, District, State, and National levels, ensuring coordinated implementation and alignment with national development priorities.

The Act focuses on empowerment, growth, convergence, and saturation through public works forming the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack, with four thematic focus areas:

• Water security through water-related works
• Core rural infrastructure
• Livelihood-related infrastructure
• Special works to mitigate extreme weather events

1.3 Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP)

The Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) is the principal planning instrument under the VB–G RAM G framework for identifying, prioritising, and implementing development interventions at the Gram Panchayat level. It provides a structured mechanism for translating local aspirations, developmental needs, and infrastructure gaps into actionable and measurable development outcomes.

The VGPP serves as a future-ready, convergence-based, and evidence-driven development plan aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. It is formulated by the Gram Panchayat and approved by the Gram Sabha through a participatory and evidence-based planning process. The VGPP forms the foundation for the identification, prioritisation, and execution of all works undertaken under the Act.

The planning framework marks a paradigm shift from traditional demand-based or “wish-list” approaches towards a scientific, geospatially enabled, and resource-optimised model of rural development. By integrating decentralised governance with advanced technologies such as PM Gati Shakti, GIS, remote sensing, and Digital Public Infrastructure, the VGPP promotes balanced, inclusive, and sustainable development.

All works under the Act shall be drawn exclusively from approved VGPPs and aggregated at the Block, District, State, and National levels to form the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack, organised around four thematic domains:

1. Water security through water-related works
2. Core rural infrastructure
3. Livelihood-related infrastructure
4. Works for mitigation of extreme weather events

The VGPP also serves as a platform for convergence with Central and State Government schemes, enabling integrated planning, resource optimisation, and outcome-oriented rural transformation aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.

Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan Preparation Processes

2. Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan Preparation Processes

The Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) is a saturation-based, future-ready, and convergence-driven local development plan aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

The preparation of the VGPP shall commence with a comprehensive inventory of all existing assets and facilities within the Gram Panchayat. This inventory shall include assets created under various Central and State Government schemes and programmes.

The asset inventory shall be prepared using both geospatial and non-spatial information available through platforms such as Yuktdhara, PM Gati Shakti, India-WRIS, and other relevant departmental databases.

The VGPP preparation process shall involve a systematic assessment of existing assets, infrastructure, and service delivery gaps within the Gram Panchayat. Information on assets created under different Central and State schemes, made available through the Yuktdhara Planning Portal and other digital platforms, shall be utilised for gap assessment and resource mapping.

This assessment shall form the basis for identifying infrastructure deficits, development priorities, and potential interventions for preparation of the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP).

2.1 Gap Assessment and Scoping

Gap assessment and scoping shall be undertaken using both statistical (non-spatial) and geospatial datasets within a GIS-enabled environment, primarily through the Yuktdhara Planning Portal, to identify potential works under the four thematic focus domains specified in Schedule-I of the VB–G RAM G Act.

The objective is to facilitate the preparation of a saturation-based and evidence-driven Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP).

The Yuktdhara Planning Portal integrates geospatial and non-spatial datasets through APIs from various authoritative platforms, including:

• PM Gati Shakti
• India-WRIS
• Bhuvan
• Other relevant departmental databases

These datasets are processed automatically to assess the availability of infrastructure and resources within the Gram Panchayat.

Master Categories of Permissible Works

Master Category	Work Types	New Construction	Repair & Maintenance	Total Works
Water Security	18	75	32	107
Core Rural Infrastructure	27	52	36	88
Rural Livelihood	18	68	18	86
Disaster / Climate Resilience	9	26	11	37
Grand Total	72	221	97	318

(a) Gap Assessment for Water Security

Water Security is identified as the highest-priority thematic domain under the VB–G RAM G Act because it directly influences:

• Agricultural productivity
• Drinking water supply
• Livestock development
• Ecosystem health
• Climate resilience

To promote sustainable water resource management, expenditure on water-related works may be prioritised as follows:

• Over-Exploited & Critical Blocks: Minimum 65% of total expenditure
• Semi-Critical Blocks: Minimum 40%
• Safe Blocks: Minimum 30%

Under the proposed permissible works:

• 107 water-related works are identified.
• 32 are for repair and maintenance.
• These works support:
  • Water storage
  • Water harvesting
  • Groundwater recharge
  • Water conservation
  • Efficient water use

Planning authorities will use asset inventories, water budgeting, and the Yuktdhara Planning Portal to identify water gaps and prioritise suitable interventions. The Portal also records proposed locations, boundaries, dimensions, and technical parameters for each work.

(b) Gap Assessment for Core Rural Infrastructure

Core rural infrastructure is considered the backbone of rural development because it improves:

• Quality of life
• Public services
• Economic opportunities
• Inclusive growth

Infrastructure planning follows a saturation-based approach, ensuring all critical gaps are identified and addressed.

The framework includes:

• 88 permissible work types
• 36 repair & maintenance works

These cover:

• Education
• Health
• Roads and connectivity
• Public utilities
• Housing
• Sanitation
• Waste management

Planning is supported through geotagged asset data from Bhuvan, PM Gati Shakti, India-WRIS, and the Yuktdhara Planning Portal, enabling evidence-based infrastructure planning.

(c) Gap Assessment for Rural Livelihood Infrastructure

The Rural Livelihood thematic domain aims to strengthen sustainable income opportunities for rural households by creating productive assets and improving infrastructure that supports agriculture and allied activities.

The planning process identifies livelihood gaps using geospatial and non-spatial datasets and prepares interventions that enhance employment, productivity, and long-term economic resilience.

Under this thematic domain:

• 86 permissible work types have been identified.
• These include infrastructure supporting:
  • Agriculture
  • Horticulture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Fisheries
  • Forestry
  • Common livelihood assets
  • Value addition and post-harvest management

The planning process encourages convergence with various Central and State Government schemes to maximize resource utilization and improve livelihood outcomes.

Asset mapping, GIS analysis, and the Yuktdhara Planning Portal are used to identify infrastructure gaps and prioritize works that create durable livelihood assets.

(d) Gap Assessment for Climate Resilience and Extreme Weather Mitigation

Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of droughts, floods, cyclones, heat waves, and other extreme weather events.

To improve rural resilience, the Act provides a dedicated thematic domain for climate adaptation and disaster mitigation works.

Under this category:

• 37 permissible works have been identified.
• These include:
  • Flood protection works
  • Drought mitigation measures
  • Soil conservation
  • Riverbank protection
  • Drainage improvement
  • Protective infrastructure
  • Other climate-resilient public assets

The planning framework integrates hazard maps, rainfall information, terrain analysis, watershed data, and other geospatial datasets to identify vulnerable locations and prioritize suitable mitigation measures.

The objective is to reduce disaster risks while protecting rural livelihoods and infrastructure.

2.2 Vulnerable Household-Centric Planning

The VGPP places special emphasis on identifying and supporting vulnerable households.

Planning shall prioritize households belonging to socially and economically disadvantaged groups to ensure inclusive rural development.

The planning process shall consider households such as:

• Scheduled Castes (SC)
• Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• Women-headed households
• Persons with Disabilities
• Landless households
• Small and Marginal Farmers
• Other vulnerable families identified by the Gram Sabha

Relevant socio-economic databases and government datasets shall be used to identify vulnerable households and assess infrastructure and livelihood gaps.

The objective is to ensure that development interventions reach the most deprived sections through targeted planning and convergence with various welfare programmes.

The Gram Panchayat shall integrate vulnerable household information into the VGPP so that development priorities are aligned with local needs and no eligible household is left behind.

2.3 Participatory Planning Process

The preparation of the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) shall follow a participatory, transparent, and evidence-based planning process involving the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, community institutions, line departments, and other stakeholders.

The planning process shall ensure that local needs, priorities, available resources, and future development requirements are identified through community participation.

The major stages of participatory planning include:

1. Collection of asset and infrastructure information.
2. Gap assessment using geospatial and statistical data.
3. Identification of development priorities.
4. Preparation of a draft VGPP.
5. Consultation with the Gram Sabha.
6. Revision and finalization of the plan.
7. Approval by the Gram Sabha.
8. Consolidation at Block, District, State, and National levels.

The participatory process ensures that development interventions are need-based, inclusive, transparent, and aligned with the objectives of Viksit Bharat @2047.

2.4 Preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP)

After completion of the gap assessment, the Gram Panchayat shall prepare the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP).

The plan shall include:

• Existing infrastructure and assets.
• Identified infrastructure gaps.
• Prioritized development interventions.
• Proposed works under permissible categories.
• Convergence opportunities with Central and State schemes.
• Financial requirements.
• Expected outputs and outcomes.
• Implementation schedule.

The preparation of the VGPP shall be supported through digital planning tools, GIS platforms, geospatial databases, and the Yuktdhara Planning Portal to ensure scientific and evidence-based planning.

Each proposed work shall include technical details, location, estimated cost, expected benefits, and implementation priority.

The approved VGPP shall become the primary planning document for all works undertaken under the VB–G RAM G Act, 2025.

2.5 Approval of VGPP

The draft Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan shall be placed before the Gram Sabha for discussion and approval.

The Gram Sabha may:

• Review proposed works.
• Suggest modifications.
• Add or remove priorities.
• Ensure equitable distribution of development benefits.

After incorporating approved modifications, the Gram Panchayat shall finalize the VGPP.

Only works approved through the Gram Sabha shall be included in the final plan.

The approved VGPP shall thereafter be uploaded to the designated digital platform for further consolidation and implementation.

2.6 Consolidation of Plans

Approved Gram Panchayat Plans shall be consolidated progressively at different administrative levels.

The consolidation process includes:

• Block Level
• District Level
• State Level
• National Level

The objective is to ensure:

• Better coordination.
• Resource optimization.
• Convergence across schemes.
• Elimination of duplication.
• Efficient allocation of financial resources.

The consolidated plans collectively form the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack, supporting integrated rural development across the country.

2.7 Digital Planning Support

The planning framework under the Act emphasizes extensive use of Digital Public Infrastructure and geospatial technologies.

Planning support shall include integration with:

• Yuktdhara Planning Portal
• PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
• Bhuvan Platform
• India-WRIS
• GIS databases
• Remote Sensing
• Mobile-based field verification
• Geo-tagged asset inventories

These digital tools help improve:

• Accuracy of planning
• Transparency
• Monitoring
• Convergence
• Evidence-based decision making

The digital ecosystem also enables continuous updating of rural infrastructure databases and supports long-term planning aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.

3. Schedule–I: Permissible Works

The VB–G RAM G Act, 2025 classifies all permissible works into four major thematic domains. These works are intended to create durable rural assets, improve livelihoods, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance resilience to climate change.

A total of 318 permissible works have been identified under the Act, comprising:

Thematic Domain	Total Works
Water Security	107
Core Rural Infrastructure	88
Rural Livelihood Infrastructure	86
Extreme Weather Mitigation Works	37
Grand Total	318

3.1 Water Security Works

Water Security is accorded the highest priority under the Act. The objective is to improve water availability, groundwater recharge, irrigation efficiency, and long-term climate resilience.

The permissible works include construction, renovation, restoration, repair, and maintenance of various water conservation structures.

Illustrative categories include:

• Check dams
• Farm ponds
• Percolation tanks
• Water harvesting structures
• Recharge pits
• Recharge shafts
• Recharge wells
• Contour trenches
• Contour bunds
• Earthen bunds
• Loose boulder structures
• Gabion structures
• Nala bunds
• Diversion channels
• Drainage improvement
• Desilting of tanks
• Renovation of ponds
• Canal improvement
• Irrigation channels
• Water distribution systems
• Groundwater recharge structures
• Watershed development works
• Spring rejuvenation
• Floodwater harvesting structures
• Water conservation plantations
• Protective embankments

These works are planned based on watershed characteristics, groundwater conditions, rainfall patterns, and geospatial analysis using the Yuktdhara Planning Portal.

3.2 Core Rural Infrastructure Works

Core Rural Infrastructure focuses on improving the quality of life in rural areas by creating essential public infrastructure.

The permissible works include development of:

• Village roads
• Internal roads
• Culverts
• Bridges
• Drainage systems
• Public buildings
• Gram Panchayat buildings
• Anganwadi Centres
• Schools
• Health Sub-Centres
• Community Health infrastructure
• Drinking water facilities
• Public sanitation infrastructure
• Solid waste management systems
• Liquid waste management
• Public toilets
• Cremation and burial grounds
• Rural markets
• Storage facilities
• Community assets
• Street lighting infrastructure
• Digital infrastructure
• Common service facilities

Repair, maintenance, strengthening, and upgradation of existing public assets are also permissible under this category.

3.3 Rural Livelihood Infrastructure Works

The Rural Livelihood Infrastructure domain focuses on creating durable assets that enhance income generation, strengthen rural livelihoods, and improve the productivity of agriculture and allied sectors.

Under the Act, 86 permissible works are identified in this thematic domain. These works support sustainable economic development by improving infrastructure for farming, livestock, fisheries, forestry, and rural enterprises.

The permissible works include infrastructure related to:

• Agriculture development
• Horticulture development
• Animal Husbandry
• Dairy development
• Fisheries
• Poultry
• Goat rearing
• Sheep rearing
• Piggery
• Sericulture
• Apiculture (Bee Keeping)
• Agro-forestry
• Social forestry
• Fodder development
• Compost pits
• Vermicompost units
• Organic farming infrastructure
• Seed production infrastructure
• Community nurseries
• Plantation works
• Farm infrastructure
• Storage infrastructure
• Post-harvest infrastructure
• Common livelihood assets
• Infrastructure for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
• Rural value-addition facilities

The planning process encourages convergence with agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, forestry, and other rural development programmes to maximize long-term livelihood benefits. Asset mapping, GIS analysis, and evidence-based planning tools are used to prioritize investments that create durable productive assets.

3.4 Extreme Weather Mitigation Works

The Extreme Weather Mitigation thematic domain addresses the growing impacts of climate change and natural disasters on rural communities.

A total of 37 permissible works are included under this category to improve resilience against droughts, floods, cyclones, landslides, heat waves, and other climate-related risks.

The permissible works include:

• Flood protection structures
• Riverbank protection
• Embankments
• Drainage improvement
• Storm water management
• Landslide mitigation
• Drought mitigation works
• Soil conservation
• Erosion control
• Shelter infrastructure
• Protective plantation
• Coastal protection (where applicable)
• Climate adaptation infrastructure
• Community resilience assets
• Disaster preparedness infrastructure

Planning for these works is based on hazard mapping, rainfall analysis, watershed information, terrain analysis, remote sensing, and other geospatial datasets integrated through digital planning platforms.

The objective is to reduce disaster risks, protect public infrastructure, improve environmental sustainability, and enhance the resilience of rural communities to future climate challenges.

End of Chapter 3

Chapter 3 concludes the overview of the 318 permissible works grouped under the four thematic domains:

• Water Security Works
• Core Rural Infrastructure Works
• Rural Livelihood Infrastructure Works
• Extreme Weather Mitigation Works

Detailed List of Permissible Works (Schedule–I)

Chapter 4 begins the item-wise list of all 318 permissible works. The works are grouped under the four thematic domains and assigned unique work codes for planning and implementation.

4.1 Water Security Works (Illustrative Initial Entries)

The first section lists water-related works intended to improve water conservation, groundwater recharge, irrigation, and watershed management. Initial entries include:

Work Code	Permissible Work
WS–01	Construction of Check Dam
WS–02	Construction of Farm Pond
WS–03	Construction of Percolation Tank
WS–04	Renovation of Farm Pond
WS–05	Renovation of Village Pond
WS–06	Desilting of Water Bodies
WS–07	Recharge Pit
WS–08	Recharge Shaft
WS–09	Recharge Well
WS–10	Contour Trench
WS–11	Contour Bund
WS–12	Earthen Bund
WS–13	Loose Boulder Check
WS–14	Gabion Structure
WS–15	Nala Bund
WS–16	Diversion Channel
WS–17	Drainage Line Treatment
WS–18	Water Harvesting Structure

These works are planned based on watershed characteristics, groundwater conditions, rainfall, and GIS-supported analysis using the Yuktdhara Planning Portal.

4.2 Core Rural Infrastructure Works (Beginning)

The next section covers essential public infrastructure for improving rural living standards. Early entries include:

Work Code	Permissible Work
CRI–01	Rural Road Construction
CRI–02	Internal Village Road
CRI–03	Culvert Construction
CRI–04	Small Bridge
CRI–05	Drain Construction
CRI–06	Public Drinking Water Facility
CRI–07	Gram Panchayat Building
CRI–08	Anganwadi Centre
CRI–09	School Infrastructure
CRI–10	Health Sub-Centre
CRI–11	Community Sanitation Facility
CRI–12	Solid Waste Management
CRI–13	Liquid Waste Management
CRI–14	Public Toilet
CRI–15	Community Asset Improvement

The schedule continues with additional infrastructure works, repair and maintenance activities, and strengthening of existing rural assets.

Viksit Bharat – G RAM G Act Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act, 2025?

The Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act, 2025, is a rural employment and development legislation aimed at aligning rural development with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment to rural households and promoting the creation of productive rural assets.

2. When will the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act come into force?

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB–G RAM G (विकसित भारत—जी राम जी) Act, 2025 shall come into force across all rural areas of the country with effect from 01/07/2026, as notified by the Central Government.

3. When will Mahatma Gandhi NREGA be repealed?

Mahatma Gandhi NREGA will stand repealed with effect from 01/07/2026, as notified by the Central Government.

4. Will the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act be implemented simultaneously across all States?

Yes. The Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act shall be implemented across the country from 01/07/2026, as notified by the Central Government.

5. How many days of employment are guaranteed under the Act?

The Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment in a financial year to every eligible rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work.

6. Are State Governments required to frame schemes under the Act?

Yes. State Governments are required to notify schemes consistent with the provisions of the Act within the prescribed period after commencement of the Act.

7. What happens to ongoing Mahatma Gandhi NREGA works after repeal?

Ongoing works under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA as on the date of commencement may continue as per the provisions of the VB–G RAM G Act.

These works shall be seamlessly migrated and prioritized for completion, ensuring that public assets are not left incomplete and community benefits continue.

8. Will employment under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA continue during the transition to the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act?

Yes. Employment under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA will continue in a seamless and uninterrupted manner till the commencement of VB–G RAM G.

9. What steps have been taken to ensure uninterrupted employment availability before commencement?

Adequate labour budget has been made available to States and Union Territories in alignment with emerging demand patterns and field requirements to ensure uninterrupted employment opportunities and timely payment of wages.

10. Can new works be opened during transition?

Yes. Where ongoing works are insufficient to meet employment demand, new works from the shelf of works consistent with Schedule I of the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act may be taken up.

11. Will workers continue to get employment guarantee under the new Act?

Yes. Every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work shall continue to receive a statutory employment guarantee. The guarantee has been enhanced from 100 days to 125 days per financial year.

12. Will existing Job Cards/workers remain valid?

Yes. Existing MGNREGA Job Cards/workers for whom e-KYC has been completed shall continue to remain valid till new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued in accordance with the provisions under the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Act, 2025.

13. Who is eligible for employment under this Act?

Every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work shall be eligible for employment under this Act.

14. How does a household register for Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card?

Any rural household not having a MGNREGA Job Card may apply for registration by submitting the names, ages and address details of the household through any adult member to the concerned Gram Panchayat for issuance of a Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card.

15. How can a household seek employment?

Adult members of rural areas may demand employment through the Gram Panchayat. Applications can be made orally, in writing through the same Form 6 as before, or through digital platforms to the Gram Panchayat, Programme Officer, or any authorized person.

16. Within how many days must employment be provided?

Employment must be provided within 15 days from the date of application.

17. What happens if employment is not provided within 15 days?

Such workers shall be entitled to unemployment allowance.

18. What unemployment allowance is payable if employment is not provided?

If employment is not provided within the stipulated period as per the demand for employment, unemployment allowance shall be payable by the State Government:

• Not less than one-fourth (¼) of the notified wage rate for the first 30 days during the financial year.
• Not less than one-half (½) of the notified wage rate for the remaining period.

19. Will enhanced Wage Rates be given under the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G Scheme?

Yes. Enhanced Wage Rates shall be provided as per the provisions of Section 10 of the Act.

Until new Wage Rates are notified under the Act, the existing Mahatma Gandhi NREGA wage rates shall continue to apply.

20. How frequently will wages be paid?

Wages shall be paid weekly, or in any case not later than a fortnight after closure of the muster roll.

21. How are wages paid?

Wages are paid directly to the individual accounts of the workers in Banks or Post Offices through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

22. What happens if wage payment is delayed?

If wages are not paid within 15 days from the closure of the muster roll, wage seekers are entitled to delay compensation at a rate of 0.05% of the unpaid wages per day of delay.

23. How will attendance be captured under the new Act?

Attendance at worksites shall be captured through a face authentication-based attendance mechanism.

However, an exception handling mechanism shall also be available for genuine cases such as:

• Poor or no network connectivity
• Technical issues
• Device-related problems
• Other exceptional circumstances

as per guidelines issued by the Government.

24. Will workers receive Worksite facilities?

Yes. Worksite facilities shall be provided at the worksite.

A worksite must have:

• Safe drinking water
• Shade for children
• Rest periods
• A first aid box

25. Can work continue during peak agricultural seasons?

To facilitate adequate labour availability during peak agricultural seasons such as sowing and harvesting, the State Governments shall notify a period covering peak agriculture seasons during which works under the Act shall not be undertaken.

26. What if the work is further than five kilometers?

As far as possible, employment will be provided within a radius of 5 kilometers of the applicant’s village.

If employment is provided beyond that (but within the Block), workers are paid an extra 10% of the wage rate for transport and living expenses.

27. Who will implement the Scheme at district level?

The District Collector or an equivalent officer designated by the State Government shall function as the District Programme Coordinator (DPC).

28. Who will function as Programme Officer?

An officer not below the rank of Block Development Officer (BDO) shall be appointed as the Programme Officer at the block level.

29. What is the role of Gram Panchayats?

Gram Panchayats shall play a central role in implementation of the Scheme, including:

• Registration of households
• Receiving applications for employment
• Execution of works
• Maintenance of Scheme records
• Preparation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs)

30. Will contractors be allowed?

No. Contractors cannot be engaged for the execution of works financed under this Act.

31. Can heavy machinery be used?

No. Works shall be performed using manual labour, and no labour-displacing machines shall be used as far as practicable.

32. What is the fund sharing pattern under the Act?

The fund sharing pattern is:

• 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan States.
• 60:40 for other States/UTs with Legislature.
• 100% Central funding for Union Territories without Legislature.

33. How are State-wise allocations determined under the Act?

State-wise normative allocations are proposed to be determined by the Central Government based on objective parameters prescribed under the Act.

34. What percentage of material expenditure has been allowed?

The expenditure on the material component under the Act shall not exceed 40% at the district level.

35. How is transparency ensured at the worksite?

A “Janata Board” must be displayed at every worksite indicating:

• Work details
• Estimated labour days
• Material quantities
• Item-wise costs

36. How is the public informed about the progress of the Scheme?

There are weekly public disclosure systems, including digital and physical displays of:

• Key metrics
• Muster rolls
• Payments
• Sanctions

Gram Panchayats shall also hold weekly disclosure meetings.

37. What is a Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP)?

A Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) is a convergence-based, future-ready local development plan prepared by Gram Panchayats through participatory and evidence-based planning aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.

38. Why is VGPP important?

The VGPP is important because all works under the Act must originate from VGPPs prepared by the Gram Panchayat and approved by the Gram Sabha through a participatory approach, ensuring:

• Need-based planning
• Convergence-oriented planning
• Saturation-focused rural development planning

39. What types of works are permitted under the Act?

The Act permits execution of works under four major thematic domains aimed at promoting sustainable and resilient rural development:

• Water Security Works
• Core Rural Infrastructure
• Livelihood-related Infrastructure
• Extreme Weather Mitigation Works

40. Can convergence with other schemes be undertaken?

Yes. The Act promotes a “single-plan, multi-funding” approach through convergence with:

• Central Schemes
• State Schemes
• Local Schemes

41. Can PMAY-G works be taken up for 90/95 person-days wage support?

Yes. PMAY-G (Housing) works can be taken up under the Act for the provision of 90/95 person-days wage support, as per applicable guidelines.

42. Are there relaxations during natural calamities?

Yes. The Central Government can make special relaxations, such as:

• Expanding permissible works
• Enhancing wage employment
• Relaxed documentation norms

These relaxations may be provided upon the recommendation of the State Government during natural calamities or extraordinary circumstances.

Reference

• Ministry of Rural Development
• PIB Research