
The Viksit Bharat Rozgar aur Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) will be launched nationally from Andhra Pradesh on July 1, 2026, marking a key milestone in the Centre's rural development agenda.
The announcement was made by Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the launch programme will bring together Rural Development Ministers from all States and Union Territories, who will participate through video conferencing from field locations in their respective regions.
He added that the event will introduce participants to the Gram Panchayat Development Plan while highlighting Andhra Pradesh's model panchayats and zero-waste gram panchayats.
The state will also present its innovations in rural governance, sustainable development and community participation for wider adoption across the country.
During the discussions, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that all projects executed under rural development programmes in Andhra Pradesh have been geo-tagged to enhance transparency and minimise irregularities.
He also noted that a face recognition-based beneficiary verification system is nearing completion.
Expressing appreciation for the Centre's support, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said the state has received an interim allocation of more than ₹7,700 crore under the VB-G RAM G initiative to accelerate rural development activities.
The meeting also noted that coffee plantation activities have been incorporated into the programme in Andhra Pradesh to create additional livelihood opportunities and diversify rural incomes.
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The national launch of VB-G RAM G will take place from Andhra Pradesh on July 1, 2026, with the state set to present its rural development models and innovations to participants from across India.
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Published on: Jun 17, 2026, 1:47 PM IST

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