Rural Development Ministry notifies 375 permissible works under VB–G RAM G, a 41% expansion

📅 06 October 2026 📍 India Important

On 6 October 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development notified a Schedule of 375 permissible works under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, up 41% from 266 works under the earlier framework.

Summary

The Ministry of Rural Development on 6 October 2026 notified the Schedule of Permissible Works under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, listing 375 works against 266 under the previous framework. The works are grouped in four pillars: Water Security (128), Core Rural Infrastructure (111), Livelihood-related Infrastructure (98) and, for the first time, a dedicated category for Disaster Preparedness and extreme weather events (38). Every work will be planned through the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan approved by the Gram Sabha and tracked on the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack.

Key facts

Law: VB–G RAM G Act, 2025
Notified: 6 October 2026, Ministry of Rural Development
Total permissible works: 375 (previous framework: 266; +41%)
Water Security: 128 works (highest)
Core Rural Infrastructure: 111 works
Livelihood-related Infrastructure: 98 works (26% of total vs 1.1% earlier)
Disaster Preparedness: 38 works – first dedicated category
Agriculture and allied: 181 works
Planning: Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan approved by Gram Sabha
Tracking: Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack

Practice MCQs 3 questions

How many permissible works were notified by the Ministry of Rural Development under the VB–G RAM G Act in October 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 375

The new Schedule provides for 375 permissible works, a 41% expansion over the 266 works under the previous framework.

Q2 Advanced

Under the VB–G RAM G Schedule notified in October 2026, which pillar has the highest number of works?

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Correct answer: C — Water Security

Water Security has 128 works, the highest among the four pillars.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the VB–G RAM G rural works framework: 1. Works under VB–G RAM G will originate through the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan approved by the Gram Sabha. 2. A dedicated category for disaster preparedness works also existed in the previous framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. Works originate through the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan approved by the Gram Sabha; the disaster preparedness category (38 works) has been included for the first time.