Karnataka generates record 2.04 crore person-days of employment under VB-G RAM G scheme
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Rural employment guarantee schemes: a GS3 case study on livelihood security and rural infrastructure development.
Why in news
Karnataka's Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre announced a record 2.04 crore person-days of employment generated under the VB-G RAM G scheme between July 1 and October 13, 2026.
Background
The VB-G RAM G scheme provides up to 125 days of employment per rural household at a daily wage of ₹382. The scheme focuses on rural assets like desilting tanks, social forestry, and rural connectivity roads, and has been expanded to include house construction and community halls.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka generated 2.04 crore person-days of employment under VB-G RAM G from July 1 to October 13, 2026.
- FactThe scheme provides a daily wage of ₹382 without gender-based differentiation.
- FactRaichur, Bidar, and Koppal were the top three districts in Karnataka for employment generation under the scheme.
- FactThe scheme allows rural households to receive up to 125 days of employment per year.
- SchemeVB-G RAM G is the state-level scheme in Karnataka corresponding to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
Prelims practice question
What is the maximum number of employment days provided per rural household per year under the VB-G RAM G scheme in Karnataka?
- (a)150 days
- (b)200 days
- (c)125 days
- (d)100 days
Show answer
Answer: (c) 125 days — The scheme provides up to 125 days of employment per rural household.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of rural employment guarantee schemes in mitigating distress migration and fostering rural infrastructure development in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Migration mitigation: Providing local work opportunities to prevent seasonal migration of landless laborers and disadvantaged unskilled workers.
- Asset creation: Transitioning from mere wage-paying to creating durable rural assets like farm ponds and rural connectivity roads.
- Climate resilience: Addressing rainfall deficits and El Niño effects by providing alternative livelihoods to the rural poor.
Keywords: distress migration · rural infrastructure · livelihood security · asset creation · socio-economic inclusion
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