Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)

Who can apply for VB-G RAM G

• Any household in a rural area whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work.
• Existing MGNREGA job cards with completed e-KYC stay valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

VB-G RAM G benefits

• Up to 125 days of wage employment per household each financial year (up from 100 days under MGNREGA).
• Wages at the rate notified by the central government, paid into your bank or post office account weekly, or within 15 days of the muster roll closing.
• Delay compensation of 0.05% of unpaid wages per day if wages are not paid within 15 days.
• Unemployment allowance if work is not given on time: at least a quarter of the wage rate for the first 30 days, and at least half after that.
• Drinking water, shade, rest area and first aid at worksites; a paid woman worker to look after children where five or more are under five.
• Free medical treatment for worksite accidents; ex-gratia under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana for death or permanent disability.

How to apply for VB-G RAM G

1. 1If you do not have a job card, apply at your Gram Panchayat to register your household and get a Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card.
2. 2Ask for work orally, in writing (Form-6) or through digital platforms.
3. 3Work must be given within the set time, or you can claim unemployment allowance.
4. 4Attendance is recorded at the worksite, including by face authentication; you cannot be refused work only because e-KYC is pending.

Documents needed for VB-G RAM G

• Names, ages and address of the household's adult members (for registration)
• Bank or post office account for wages

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you