Digital Goa, July 1 – The Goa Government has notified the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM (Goa) Scheme 2026), providing 125 days of guaranteed wage employment annually to eligible rural households. The scheme came into force on July 1, 2026. However, Chapters IX and X of the scheme, which deal with wage payment, delay compensation and unemployment allowance, have not yet been brought into force. The scheme focuses on creating employment through works related to water conservation, rural infrastructure, livelihoods and disaster resilience. It also introduces digital planning, biometric attendance, geo-tagging of works, social audits and greater transparency in implementation. The scheme will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a 60:40 funding pattern between the Centre and the State.
