Centre Expands VB-G RAM G Work List by 41%, Adds Disaster Preparedness Category
The Indian government has expanded permissible works under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) to 375 from 266 under the previous MGNREGA scheme, a 41% increase. For the first time, a special category for disaster preparedness and extreme weather events, including flood relief and forest-fire management, has been introduced. In September 2026, about 15.64 million households sought work under VB-G RAM G, a 34% rise from the previous year, reflecting increased demand for rural employment.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 6 Oct, 04:49 am. Other outlets followed.