Bihar's state share in VB-G RAM-G scheme now 40%

The question asked the Ministry of Rural Development to clarify the role of the VB-G RAM-G scheme in poverty alleviation in Bihar, specifically regarding funding shares and whether the State's financial burden has increased. The government responded by outlining the scheme's features, the specific financial allocation for Bihar, and the funding ratio structure.

Asked by: Shri Giridhari Yadav (MP); Answered by: Ministry of Rural Development (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan).

• VB-G RAM-G guarantees at least 125 days of wage employment per rural household, compared to 100 days under the previous NREGS.
• An interim Central allocation of ₹6,716 crore has been made to Bihar for FY 2026–27.
• The total programme outlay for Bihar is expected to be ₹11,193 crore for the 9-month period of FY 2026-27 (01.07.2026 to 31.03.2027), including the State share.
• Mother Sanctions of ₹1,663.56 crore have been issued to Bihar as the first installment.
• The funding ratio is 60:40 (Central:State) for General States and 90:10 for North-Eastern, Himalayan States, and specified Union Territories.
• The Act allows for operational relaxations and temporary enhancements in cases of natural disasters or pandemics upon State recommendation.

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