The Government has notified 375 permissible works under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025.
The new list represents a 41% increase from the previous 266 works.
The works are organised under 4 pillars: Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, Livelihood-related Infrastructure, and Special Works for Extreme Weather Events and Disaster Preparedness.
Water Security has the highest number with 128 works, including check dams, recharge shafts, injection wells and river rejuvenation.
Works will be planned through the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan and approved by the Gram Sabha.
The scheme aims to link rural employment with water security, infrastructure, livelihoods and climate resilience.