Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal on Wednesday accused the Congress of running a misinformation campaign across the country against the VB-G RAM G scheme.
He said the Congress was intentionally misleading people about a programme aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and improving economic security for rural families.
Bindal said the main objective of VB-G RAM G 2025 is to boost employment and livelihood opportunities in rural areas.
Under the scheme, rural households will be assured 125 days of employment in a year, which is higher than the 100 days offered under MGNREGA. He said the scheme will also ensure weekly wage payments to help improve the financial stability of rural workers.
“The Congress is spreading false propaganda across the country against VB-G RAM G. This scheme has been conceptualised to provide stronger economic security to rural families. By guaranteeing 125 days of employment, it goes well beyond earlier schemes and will directly benefit the poor and the working class,” he said.
The BJP leader said the scheme would play an important role in strengthening the rural economy and improving livelihoods at the grassroots level.
He claimed that when the performance of the UPA and NDA governments is compared, the NDA’s contribution to rural employment and welfare schemes is many times higher.
“Even under MGNREGA, the Modi-led central government has spent more funds than the UPA government. VB-G RAM G has been prepared in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, and it will bring a visible change not only in the lives of labourers but also in the overall rural economy,” Bindal said.
Bindal further said that earlier schemes had faced allegations of corruption and irregularities in several states. He added that the new scheme gives special importance to transparency and accountability.
“In the past, complaints of corruption and irregularities emerged from different states. Keeping those experiences in mind, this new scheme has been designed with a strong monitoring mechanism. Digital payments will be promoted to ensure transparency and to prevent leakages,” Bindal stated.
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