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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Releases First Installment of ₹25,863 Crore to States for VB-G-RAM-G
First Installment of ₹25,863 Crore Released for VB-G-RAM-G Implementation
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 5 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G-RAM-G] through a video conference.
During the meeting, he released the first installment (Mother Sanction) of ₹25,863 crore to the States for implementation of the scheme.
Chouhan stated that the government aims to implement VB-G-RAM-G nationwide without disruption from July 1, 2026.
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Rural Employment Schemes
The release of funds under VB-G-RAM-G indicates the government's strategy for rural job creation, significant for exam topics related to employment and social security.
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