Empowering Rural India: Implementation of 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' Initiative; ₹95,692 Crore Interim Allocation Released

A monumental financial commitment of over ₹1.25 lakh crore set to transform 2.80 lakh Gram Panchayats, ensuring seamless employment, worker welfare, and holistic rural growth from July 1, 2026.

In a major push to revitalize rural employment, safeguard workers' rights, and accelerate rural infrastructure, Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, chaired a high-level review meeting with State Rural Development Ministers via video conferencing today. The meeting focused on the strategic roadmap and operational readiness for implementing the groundbreaking ‘Viksit Bharat G RAM G’ initiative, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Emphasizing a smooth transition to the new framework effective July 1, 2026, Union Minister Chouhan urged states to ensure a seamless, worker-centric shift without causing any disruption to rural employment or wage disbursements. Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Shri Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, also attended the meeting.

"Not a Single Worker Should Suffer": Guaranteeing Uninterrupted Rural Employment

Addressing the ministers and senior officials, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted that the initiative represents much more than a routine administrative policy transition.

"This initiative is directly linked to the lives and livelihoods of crores of rural workers. Not a single worker should remain without employment even for a day. Any delay or hurdle in job provision, timely wage payments, or statutory entitlements will not be tolerated."

The Union Minister reassured that project identification and finalization will remain rooted in grassroot democracy, driven strictly through Gram Panchayats and Gram Sabhas. He urged states to issue advance approvals for development projects well ahead of July 1 to allow immediate execution on the ground.

Massive Funding Pipeline: ₹1.25 Lakh Crore Allocated Across States & UTs

To support robust asset creation and uninterrupted rural work, the Central Government has bolstered financial disbursements:

Prior Allocation: ₹30,000 crore under MGNREGA.

Interim Allocation Released Today: ₹95,692.31 crore for States and Union Territories.

Total Commitment: Over ₹1.25 lakh crore.

This capital injection will directly reach approximately 2.80 lakh Gram Panchayats across India, providing each village council with substantial funding to build durable rural infrastructure while generating local employment.

Breakdown of State and Union Territory Interim Allocations

The Union Minister announced the detailed state-wise and UT-wise breakdown of the ₹95,692.31 crore interim allocation:

Allocation for States (Total: ₹92,550.17 Crore)

Allocation for Union Territories (Total: ₹1,291.52 Crore)

Jammu & Kashmir: ₹1,151.20 crore

Ladakh: ₹85.98 crore

Puducherry: ₹40.56 crore

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: ₹9.02 crore

Andaman & Nicobar Islands: ₹4.44 crore

Lakshadweep: ₹0.32 crore

(Note: An additional ₹1,850.62 crore has been earmarked for central administration and social audit strengthening, taking the total interim allocation to ₹95,692.31 crore.)

Digital Integration, Budgetary Provisions & State Guidelines

Shri Chouhan commended states for making substantial administrative and technological progress, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), SMS notification systems, e-KYC, and facial authentication setups.

Key action items issued to state governments include:

State Notifications & Budgets: 26 states have already made budget provisions aligned with "Viksit Bharat–Gramin Bharat". Mizoram, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh were appreciated for issuing state-level notifications, while remaining states were asked to expedite the process. The Minister confirmed he would write directly to the Chief Ministers of Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana, and Mizoram to fast-track their financial alignment.

Agricultural Peak Season Identification: States must officially notify local peak agricultural seasons to adjust work schedules seamlessly around farming demand.

Capacity Building & Compliance: Mandating 100% completion of e-KYC and conducting intensive awareness campaigns at block and district levels.

National Rural Development Conference Scheduled for June 28-29

Concluding the meeting, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan invited state ministers and administrators to the National Rural Development Conference, to be hosted at the Pusa Institute in New Delhi on June 28 and 29. The national conference will serve as an operational summit to refine execution strategies, resolve regional bottlenecks, and ensure full alignment ahead of the July 1 launch.

Expressing confidence in the collaborative spirit between the Central and State governments, Shri Chouhan reiterated that the 'Viksit Bharat G RAM G' initiative will serve as the bedrock for turning "Viksit Gaon" (Developed Villages) into the driving force behind a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).