New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article written by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, highlighting the government’s approach to rural development and farm resilience.
Responding to a post by the Union Minister on X, Modi said the article clearly explained the thinking behind the proposed legislation. He stated that the policy linked income support with asset creation and long-term agricultural productivity.
The Prime Minister said the article argued against separating welfare measures from sustainable growth. Instead, it described rural income support and productivity as connected goals. Modi added that this approach aimed to strengthen villages while protecting farm stability.
According to the Prime Minister, the article explained how income assistance could support durable rural assets. It also focused on improving agricultural outcomes over time. He said the framework sought to create long-term value for farmers rather than short-term relief alone.
Modi further noted that the Union Minister outlined the groundwork completed before drafting the Bill. He said this process ensured that the legislation addressed practical issues faced by States and farmers.
Consultative process behind VB-G RAM G Act
In his response, Modi highlighted that Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed wide consultations before finalising the VB-G RAM G Act. He said the drafting process involved State governments, subject experts and sector stakeholders.
The article explained that officials held technical workshops to examine regional farming needs. It also noted discussions with stakeholders from agriculture and rural development sectors. According to the Union Minister, these steps helped refine policy priorities.
The consultations aimed to align income-related measures with asset creation and farm stability. They also helped address implementation challenges at the State level. The article said this coordination could improve outcomes on the ground.
The Union Minister argued that sustained rural growth required careful planning. He added that isolated schemes often failed to deliver lasting benefits. The article stressed the need for integrated policy design.
By sharing the article, the Prime Minister sought to explain the reasoning behind the proposed reform. The move aimed to build wider awareness of how the legislation planned to support farmers. It also underlined the government’s focus on long-term rural productivity.
In this enlightening article, Union Minister Shri @ChouhanShivraj explains that VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 treats income support, asset creation, agricultural stability and long-term rural productivity as a continuum rather than a trade-off.
He stresses that the Bill was preceded by… https://t.co/3Mi5Fe0Vs8
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2025
