G-RAM-G mission driven by evidence and experience, not assumptions: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said the G-RAM-G mission was built on evidence, experience and ground realities, not assumptions or apprehensions.
Addressing a media briefing, the Minister said the government had a duty to present facts clearly, especially when policies affected villages and livelihoods. He said transparent communication remained central to the Viksit Bharat Energy for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Gramin), known as G-RAM-G.
Dr Jitendra Singh said the G-RAM-G mission followed a digitally governed and outcome-oriented framework. He explained that the design drew lessons from earlier rural employment programmes. The focus, he said, was on transparency, accountability and meaningful asset creation.
He said the mission used modern tools such as GPS-based monitoring and AI-driven models. These systems would allow real-time tracking of works and fund use. As a result, leakages would reduce and fake job cards would be eliminated.
The Minister said convergent planning formed a core pillar of the G-RAM-G mission. Earlier schemes operated in silos, which led to duplication and weak assets. Now, planning, execution and outcomes are aligned under a single framework.
G-RAM-G mission targets fiscal discipline and durable rural assets
Dr Jitendra Singh said the mission prioritised long-term needs such as water security, rural infrastructure and farm labour availability. Each project, he added, linked public spending to clear and measurable outcomes.
Highlighting reforms, the Minister said the government increased guaranteed employment days from 100 to 125. He said full digitisation ensured benefits reached genuine workers only.
On funding, he said G-RAM-G shifted to a normative, state-wise allocation model. Allocations are now based on objective criteria. The Centre and states will share costs in a 60:40 ratio, with relaxations for special category regions.
Dr Jitendra Singh said this model strengthened fiscal discipline and improved state accountability. He added that the mission aligned work schedules with local agricultural calendars. This allowed workers to balance farm and wage work.
The framework also allows a pause of up to 60 days during natural disasters. Weekly wage payments, he said, would improve income stability for rural households.
Concluding, the Minister said the mission reflected Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of village empowerment. He added that the government would continue refining G-RAM-G through feedback, keeping village welfare at the centre.
