The Government of Tamil Nadu on June 29, 2026, issued the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Scheme, Tamil Nadu.
The scheme aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment per financial year to households willing to undertake unskilled manual work. It emphasizes strengthening rural infrastructure through public works, with a focus on water security, core infrastructure, livelihood support, and measures to address extreme weather challenges.
Additionally, the scheme promotes better planning and governance through convergence of government initiatives using Village Panchayat Development Plans integrated with national planning systems. It also seeks to modernize implementation by leveraging digital tools such as biometric authentication, GPS-based monitoring, real-time dashboards, and artificial intelligence to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
[Notification No. II(1)/RDPR/7(x)/2026]
