Rural employment takes hit as VB-G RAM G person-days fall in Telangana
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Rural employment generation under the VB-GRAM-G scheme has decreased significantly in Telangana, prompting state officials to request an expansion of permissible work types.
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- The number of person-days generated under the VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme in Telangana dropped from 1,222.87 lakh in 2024-25 to 731.63 lakh in 2025-26.
- Household participation also declined by 17.2 percent, with far fewer families completing the 100-day work target.
- The state government has asked the central government to allow additional types of work under the scheme to support rural livelihoods amid rainfall deficits caused by El Nino.
- These changes aim to address the ongoing economic challenges faced by rural households in the region.
What to watch next
- Central government decision on the request to include additional works under the VB-G RAM G scheme
- Central government decision on the request to include Indiramma housing works under the scheme
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