Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that an allocation of over one lakh fifty-one thousand crore rupees has been proposed under the Viksit Bharat: G RAM G scheme to ensure adequate funding for employment generation and comprehensive rural development. In a video message, the Minister said that the workers are now legally guaranteed 125 days of employment instead of 100 days.

He said that a deliberate attempt is being made to mislead the nation once again in the name of MGNREGA. He added that the scheme is a progressive step forward from MGNREGA. The Minister said, the provision for unemployment allowance in case of non-availability of work has also been further strengthened.

Mr Singh highlighted that the scheme focuses on water conservation, rural infrastructure works, livelihood-based activities, and disaster prevention measures to build developed, self-reliant, poverty-free and employment-oriented villages.