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Govt. releases ₹25,863 cr. for VB-GRAM G scheme
Union government allocates substantial funding for new rural employment scheme
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 6 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Ahead of the programme’s rollout, the Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, released the first instalment of ₹25,863 crore to States under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-GRAM G.
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VB-GRAM G Scheme Analysis
This funding represents a significant change in rural employment strategy, shifting to a planning-centric model.
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