Rural Employment Schemes

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked about the review of rural employment schemes, beneficiary numbers, steps for rural youth and women, and new initiatives for sustainable livelihoods. The Ministry of Rural Development provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Shri Aashtikar Patil Nagesh Bapurao (asked), Ministry of Rural Development (answered)

What the government said

• Independent evaluation by NITI Aayog in 2020 on MGNREGS
• Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act enacted December 2025, implemented from 01.07.2026
• Enhancement of statutory employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days
• Identification of Livelihood Infrastructure as a thematic focus area
• Creation of durable livelihood-related assets including SHG infrastructure
• Prioritization of works on Water Security, Core Rural Infrastructure, and Mitigation of Extreme Weather Events
• Convergence with other rural development programs
• 10.05 crore rural households organized into 92 lakh SHGs under DAY-NRLM
• 1.95 lakh Krishi Sakhis, 1.78 lakh Pashu Sakhis, 2,052 Matshya Sakhis promoted
• Lakhpati Didi initiative for SHG members with income of at least Rs. 1,00,000 annually
• DDU-GKY skill development program
• RSETIs for skill development

Points worth noting

• The answer provides detailed State-wise beneficiary numbers for MGNREGS and VB-G RAM G
• The new VB-G RAM G scheme replaced MGNREGS effective 01.07.2026
• The answer states that the new Act was enacted in December 2025 and implemented from 01.07.2026
• The answer does not provide specific figures for the number of beneficiaries under the new scheme for the full current year (only up to 16.07.2026)