Srinagar, Jun 24 (NVI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM-G] Scheme, 2026, aimed at boosting rural employment and strengthening livelihoods across the Union Territory, officials said on Wednesday.
According to the notification, the scheme will come into force in all notified rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Officials said the programme seeks to promote sustainable employment opportunities, self-employment, skill development and socio-economic upliftment of rural households. The initiative is intended to support inclusive growth and contribute to the development of rural economies across the Union Territory.
The scheme envisages a comprehensive framework focusing on employment generation, capacity building, entrepreneurship promotion and support for vulnerable sections of society, they said.
Officials said the initiative is expected to benefit rural families by improving access to income-generating opportunities and government support mechanisms.
The administration believes the scheme will help reduce unemployment, strengthen village-level enterprises and improve the quality of life in rural areas, they added.
Departments concerned are expected to take necessary steps for the effective implementation of the scheme following its formal notification, officials said. (NVI)
