Mumbai: The state legislative council on Wednesday passed a bill to implement the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G (Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission) Act, 2025, a rural employment and development programme aimed at strengthening livelihoods in the rural parts across Maharashtra. Under the Act, every eligible rural household will be entitled to a statutory guarantee of 125 days of unskilled wage employment annually.The legislation is modelled on the Centre’s nationwide initiative and seeks to align rural development efforts with the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.Besides generating employment, the scheme focuses on the creation of productive community assets and infrastructure that can support sustainable rural growth. The government said the initiative would help increase income opportunities in villages while reducing distress migration and improving local development outcomes.According to the provisions of the legislation, the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act will come into force across the country from July 1, as notified by the central govt. The measure is expected to play a key role in strengthening rural livelihoods and boosting grassroots economic development.
