GS-2News & Analysis29 August 2026thehindu.com

57 lakh active workers await e-KYC under VB GRAM G

The article discusses the implementation challenges of the new rural employment scheme, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G], particularly concerning e-KYC verification. It highlights that 57 lakh active workers still await e-KYC, despite government assurances and missed deadlines. The transition from MGNREGS to VB-G RAM G has led to a significant drop in person-days generated, raising concerns about workers' access to employment due to verification gaps.

The article discusses the implementation challenges of the new rural employment scheme, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G], particularly concerning e-KYC verification. It highlights that 57 lakh active workers still await e-KYC, despite government assurances and missed deadlines. The transition from MGNREGS to VB-G RAM G has led to a significant drop in person-days generated, raising concerns about workers' access to employment due to verification gaps.

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GS Paper 2: Social Justice - Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation; Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population.

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Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesWomen Population UrbanizationComparative ConstitutionRepresentation Of People ActDevelopment Processes NgosWelfare Schemes Vulnerable Sections

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