375 works now allowed under VB-G RAM G; focus on climate resilience and disasters
What Happened
The Centre has expanded the number of permissible works under VB-G RAM G to 375, up from 266 works under MGNREGA, marking a 41% increase. A new category focused on extreme weather response and disaster preparedness has been added, allowing states to undertake projects aimed at improving climate resilience and reducing disaster risks.
Key Takeaways
The expansion gives states greater flexibility to create rural assets, strengthen climate adaptation measures, and improve preparedness for floods, droughts, heatwaves, and other extreme weather events while generating rural employment.