Viksit Bharat Scheme: Empowering Rural Employment

The Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme aims to enhance rural employment by providing 125 days of work, improving transparency, and integrating with the PM Gati Shakti Plan. It promises a smooth transition from MGNREGS and focuses on creating durable public assets.

The Indian government is set to launch the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme, promising to boost rural employment opportunities. Transitioning from MGNREGS, the new initiative offers 125 days of guaranteed work and integrates with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.

The scheme, which has received approval from both Parliament and the President, is poised to roll out in the upcoming fiscal year. The Ministry of Rural Development confirms that rules will be framed and notified prior to enforcement. States are given a six-month window to align their own schemes with the model template provided by the Centre.

Focusing on transparency, the Viksit Bharat scheme emphasizes social audits, weekly public disclosures, and digital work tracking. It also aligns with geospatial planning via ISRO's Yuktdhara portal. Critics' concerns about centralisation are dismissed, underscoring a continued demand-driven approach with enhanced unemployment allowances.

(With inputs from agencies.)