Lok Sabha Question No. 686 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Dr. Amol Ramsing Kolhe, Smt. Supriya Sule, Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, Shri Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 686 ANSWERED ON 03/02/2026

## VIKSIT BHARAT-GUARANTEE FOR ROZGAR AND AJEEVIKA MISSION

686.  Dr. AmolRamsingKolhe:

Shri BhaskarMurlidharBhagare:

Prof. VarshaEknathGaikwad:

Shri MohitePatilDhairyasheelRajsinh:

Smt. SupriyaSule:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  the  Viksit  BharatGuarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 claims to be women-centric with special provisions for single women  and  women-headed  households,  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) whether any assessment has been made  of the actual participation  of  women  beneficiaries  under  the  Act  in  rural districts of Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government has identified barriers such as lack of awareness, digital access gaps, mobility constraints or delayed  wage  payments  affecting  women's  participation  in Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether dedicated budgetary allocations, training support and monitoring mechanisms  have  been  established  to ensure effective implementation of women-centric provisions in Maharashtra, if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether  the  Government  proposes  corrective  measures  to address  shortcomings  in  reaching  single  women  and  womenheaded  households  in  Maharashtra  and  if  so,  the  details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a)  to  (e):  The  Viksit  Bharat-Guarantee  for  Rozgar  and  Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 is designed to be inclusive and empowering  with  several  women-centric  provisions  to  support women  and  women-headed  households,  including  those  in  rural districts of Maharashtra. These provisions are as follows:

- At  least  one-third  participation  of  women  is  mandatory,  with special focus on women-headed households and single women
1. through special job cards.
2. As  per  the  Para  6  of  Schedule  I  of  the  Act,  individual  asset shall be prioritized for women-headed households.
3. The Act prioritises creation of livelihood related infrastructure i.e.  SHG  buildings,  work  sheds,  training  and  skill  centres, compost and vermi-compost units, nurseries, livestock shelters, fisheries infrastructure, storage facilities, rural haats etc.  These  productive  assets directly  strengthen  women  and SHGs.
4. A  distinct  Schedule  of  Rates  for  women  to  facilitate  their productive involvement.
5. Crèche  facilities  to  be  provided  at  worksites  where  five  or more children under five years accompany working women.
6. Women will also be encouraged to take up the role of Mates, supervising works, ensuring quality and maintaining transparency.
7. Their role is further strengthened through active participation in social audits, where women help ensure that work is done properly and payments reach on time.
8. In addition to the above, one-third representation of women is mandatory  in  the  Central  Rojgar  Guarantee  Council  and  the State Rojgar Guarantee Councils to be constituted under the Act.
9. The Grievance redressal mechanisms shall address the grievances related to applicants, which include; discrimination, harassment or violation of worker rights, including women and vulnerable groups.

Participation of women in the State of Maharashtra under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS is over 45% in the current FY 2025-26.

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