VBG-RAM-G
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Mudakuzha Grama Panchayat | Development and Welfare Schemes
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, launched with the objective of directly delivering various development and welfare schemes of the Central Government to the people, was actively organised in Mudakuzha Grama Panchayat as well. As part of this initiative, efforts were made to ensure that the benefits of Centrally Sponsored Schemes reached all eligible beneficiaries and to promote sustainable development. The Panchayat governing body, officials, and local residents participate collectively in such development initiatives.
1 Increase in the Number of Guaranteed Employment Days
The Act guarantees at least 125 days of employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work. If employment is not provided to a person seeking work within 15 days, the State Government must provide an unemployment allowance.
2 Fund Sharing
The Act defines the cost-sharing arrangement between the Central and State Governments for the scheme. In states other than the North-Eastern and Himalayan states, the Centre–State funding ratio will be 60:40. For the North-Eastern and Himalayan states, a ratio of 90:10 is proposed. The State Government must bear the cost of unemployment allowances and compensation for delayed wage payments.
3 Expenditure Beyond the Normative Allocation
The Central Government will determine the state-wise normative allocation for each financial year. The criteria for calculating this allocation will be prescribed by the Central Government. Any expenditure exceeding the allocated normative amount must be borne by the State Government.
4 Temporary Suspension of Work During Agricultural Seasons
State Governments are required to declare in advance a period of up to 60 days during which scheme-related work will not be undertaken, coinciding with major agricultural activities such as sowing and harvesting. This arrangement takes into account employment requirements in the agricultural sector.
5 Planning Framework
Gram Panchayats are responsible for identifying local needs and preparing plans for the works required in their areas. The works will focus on four areas: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and mitigation of the impacts of extreme weather events. The framework also provides for integrating the plans with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
6 Implementation and Monitoring
Steering committees will be constituted at the national and state levels to strengthen implementation and monitoring of the scheme. Key responsibilities of the State Committee include ensuring coordination with various government schemes, integrating district plans with state plans, and coordinating with the national-level committee.
7 Use of Technology
The Act provides for the use of technology to improve the efficiency of planning, implementation, and monitoring. This includes biometric authentication for transactions, geospatial technology, mobile application-based dashboards for real-time monitoring, and weekly public disclosure systems.
