Bihar to fast-track 3 lakh rural projects worth Rs 22,000 crore
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has directed officials to increase the number of projects under the VB-G RAM G mission to support village development.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has ordered officials to speed up the Viksit Bharat-Rozgar evam Aajeevika Guarantee Mission-Rural (VB-G RAM G). According to Urban Acres, the state plans to execute 3 lakh projects valued at Rs 22,000 crore to boost rural livelihoods and village infrastructure.
During a review meeting on Thursday, Choudhary said rural families must be provided 125 days of guaranteed work every year. He also told officials that wages must be distributed within 15 days of work.
The mission's project count is being raised from 1.5 lakh to 3 lakh. The state government stated the programme aims to improve rural employment, livelihoods, and infrastructure. The chief minister highlighted four priority areas: disaster management, livelihood enhancement, rural infrastructure, and water security.
Planned works include building healthcare facilities, playgrounds, rural markets, Anganwadi centres, and school classrooms. The mission also involves renovating reservoirs, canals, and other water bodies. For Anganwadi centres, the state has allocated Rs 12 lakh for construction and Rs 2 lakh for furniture and educational materials.
Rural Development Department Additional Chief Secretary H R Srinivas shared the implementation strategy during the meeting. Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, along with Building Construction Department Minister Leshi Singh, were also in attendance.
The next phase involves executing the expanded list of projects and monitoring wage payments and priority works.