Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today chaired a national-level interaction through video conferencing with Self Help Group members to deliberate on the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025.
The interaction saw massive participation from over 35 lakh 29 thousand participants from more than 2 lakh 55 thousand villages nationwide. The focus of the interaction was on informing members about the provisions made under the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act and understanding the perspective of the community.
While addressing the virtual meeting, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Act is envisaged as a transformative legislation for India’s rural economy, with the potential to generate sustained employment and create resilient villages. He informed that at least one-third of all beneficiaries under the Act will be women, with special Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards issued to single women to ensure priority in work allocation.
He further added that the Act also provides flexibility during peak agricultural seasons to ensure the availability of agricultural labour, while prioritising work that strengthens water security, livelihoods, and sustainable rural development. He stated that with sustained livelihood opportunities and improved rural infrastructure, every village has the potential to emerge as a centre of growth, significantly reducing rural distress migration.
