Gandhinagar, Jan 22 (NationPress) The BJP is set to conduct a significant workshop at its state headquarters, Kamalam, on January 23. This session aims to inform party leaders and members about the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, which represents a substantial legislative reform in India's rural employment policies.

The workshop will be presided over by Jagdish Vishwakarma, the Gujarat BJP state president, and will see participation from district presidents, general secretaries, MLAs, and MPs statewide.

According to party insiders, the initiative is designed to ensure that party officials have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the bill before launching broader outreach efforts.

The VB-G RAM G Bill, introduced by the Union Agriculture Minister in December 2025, aims to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, and align rural development strategies with the Centre's long-term vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”

This bill is framed as a transition from an employment-only focus to a more holistic approach that connects livelihoods, agriculture, and rural infrastructure. The workshop will feature detailed presentations on the essential aspects of the bill.

A notable amendment proposed is the increase in guaranteed wage employment from 100 days under MGNREGA to 125 days per rural household annually. Party leaders believe this increase will enhance income security for rural families.

Moreover, the bill introduces focused agricultural support initiatives, permitting states to declare periods of up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons when work under the scheme will be suspended. This aims to ensure adequate farm labor availability without hampering agricultural productivity during crucial sowing and harvesting times.

Another key topic for discussion at the workshop is the implementation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs). This grassroots planning approach will identify projects at the village level through convergence-based planning, integrated with PM Gati Shakti and geospatial systems, promoting better coordination, transparency, and asset creation.

Beyond explaining the legislative details, the workshop will emphasize strategy and communication. Party members will receive guidance on effectively conveying the bill's provisions to the grassroots, countering misinformation, and raising awareness about its anticipated advantages for rural employment and livelihoods.

Encouraging active participation, Jagdish Vishwakarma highlighted that the workshop is pivotal in preparing the organization for promoting and effectively implementing the VB-G RAM G Bill in Gujarat, calling it an essential stride towards fortifying rural development under the Viksit Bharat vision.