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Karnataka notifies rollout of VB-G RAM G scheme
The Hindu··3 Jul
Karnataka on July 2, 2026, issued notification clearing legal decks for VB-G RAM G employment scheme rollout. RDPR Minister Eshwar Khandre said the state will spend Rs 3,806 crore this year, up from Rs 4,800 crore over 20 years under the earlier 90:10 fund-sharing model. The notification precedes an RDPR ministers meeting in Delhi on July 3.
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What It Means For You
- Rural employment guarantee access may expand under the new Karnataka scheme.
- Higher state spending could affect other welfare programme allocations.
- Fund-sharing changes affect how much work rural job schemes can offer.
What's Happening
- Karnataka issued a VB-G RAM G rollout notification on July 2.
- The state plans Rs 3,806 crore spending this year on the scheme.
- RDPR ministers meet in Delhi on July 3 to discuss finance commission issues.
Policy Context
- The earlier scheme used a 90:10 Centre-state fund-sharing ratio.
- Khandre opposed the new formula at a meeting with the Union minister.
- Karnataka claims pending dues under the 15th Finance Commission.
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