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Bihar CM reviews implementation of VB-G RAM G scheme

Patna, Nov 5 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Thursday said effective implementation of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) would create more employment opportunities in rural areas, strengthen livelihoods and accelerate overall village development.
Chairing a review meeting on the mission at the ''Sankalp'' auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas, the Chief Minister discussed measures to ensure its effective implementation, expand rural employment opportunities and improve infrastructure in villages.
Additional Chief Secretary of the Rural Development Department, H R Srinivas, briefed the meeting on the mission''s key features, action plan, and implementation strategy.
Choudhary said the government's priority was to increase employment opportunities in rural areas while ensuring balanced and comprehensive development of villages.
Under the mission, rural households are guaranteed 125 days of employment annually, with funding shared between the Centre and the state in a 60:40 ratio. The Chief Minister stressed that wages should be paid within the stipulated period of 15 days.
He directed officials to include various schemes worth Rs 22,000 crore for rural employment and comprehensive village development under the mission.
The Chief Minister said Rs 12 lakh would be spent on constructing each Anganwadi centre, while an additional Rs 2 lakh would be allocated for furnishing, teaching materials and other facilities. He said 1.5 lakh schemes had already been taken up under the mission and directed officials to increase the number to three lakh.
Emphasising the need for coordinated efforts, Choudhary instructed departments concerned to prioritise works based on the basic requirements of villages across the state. District magistrates were directed to regularly monitor implementation. He called for expediting the construction and development of Anganwadi centres, schools, healthcare centres, rural markets and sports grounds for students, along with plantation and water conservation projects.
The Chief Minister directed officials to prepare a systematic plan for developing gram panchayats under the mission, focusing on four key areas: water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood promotion and disaster management. He also stressed the need for phased implementation, greater use of technology in monitoring, transparency, effective social audits and prompt resolution of public grievances.
Under the ''Seva Sankalp Evam Kayakalp Abhiyan'', Choudhary directed officials to give priority to the creation and improvement of basic infrastructure in rural areas. He called for completing the construction of Anganwadi centres on priority and setting targets for additional classrooms in schools where they were required. He also directed officials to set targets for the construction of rural markets to strengthen the rural economy.
Highlighting the importance of water conservation, the Chief Minister said canals, reservoirs and other water bodies needed renovation and restoration. He directed district magistrates to monitor such works regularly to ensure timely and quality execution.
The Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department was instructed to meet its targets for water conservation and afforestation.
Choudhary said water conservation measures should be prioritised to maintain groundwater levels and meet future water requirements. He also called for coordinated efforts in plantation and rainwater harvesting.
The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure effective implementation of all provisions and schemes under VB-G RAM G, with a focus on timely completion of employment generation, livelihood promotion and infrastructure development projects. He said these efforts would improve the living standards of rural households and strengthen the state's resolve to build a developed Bihar.
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