VB-G RAM G Rural Employment Scheme Launched in Andhra Pradesh
Why in the news
The rural livelihood scheme VB-G RAM G was launched from Andhra Pradesh in July 2026, with a very large five-year funding commitment. Scheme names and cost-sharing patterns are regular exam topics.
Key facts
- Scheme name: Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Yojana, shortened to VB-G RAM G.
- Launch venue: Mukkavaripalli village, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Launched by: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with CM N Chandrababu Naidu; Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan was among those present.
- State share: states contribute 40% of the funding.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total investment | Rs 7.5 lakh crore over five years |
| Annual outlay | About Rs 1.51 lakh crore |
| Central contribution | Over Rs 95,692 crore |
| State share | 40% |
About the scheme
The mission is a rural employment and livelihood programme, and the launch was reported as part of a drive to strengthen rural governance and public service delivery in line with the Viksit Bharat vision. Its funding is shared between the Centre and the states.
Exam angle
- Remember the full name and the abbreviation VB-G RAM G.
- Note the figures: Rs 7.5 lakh crore over five years and about Rs 1.51 lakh crore a year.
- Venue and persons: Tirupati district, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, N Chandrababu Naidu.
- Funding pattern: states carry 40%.