Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has praised the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, or VB-G RAM G Act, as a 'decisive and visionary reform' that reinforces India's commitment to rural empowerment and inclusive growth. Addressing reporters in Namsai district on January 17, 2026, Mein stated that the Act, conceptualized under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, legally guarantees 125 days of employment in rural areas, thereby strengthening livelihood opportunities and village-level infrastructure. He described the legislation as a landmark development that expands employment security while focusing on the creation of durable assets that will benefit rural communities for generations. The Act prioritizes sustainable asset creation in critical sectors such as water management, rural connectivity, agricultural support, and disaster preparedness, aiming to enhance long-term benefits, improve productivity, and bolster resilience in rural India. A key strength highlighted by Mein is the Act's framework of decentralized decision-making, placing Gram Sabhas and Panchayats at the center of planning and execution to ensure that development works align with local needs and aspirations, with people's participation being the backbone of effective implementation. Furthermore, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the transparency measures embedded within the Act, including digital monitoring systems and provisions that align employment with agricultural cycles, which are expected to improve efficiency, accountability, and farmer welfare by reducing leakages and ensuring timely benefit delivery. The VB-G RAM G Act is set to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), modernizing rural employment guarantees and aligning them with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. While MGNREGA guaranteed 100 days of employment, the new Act increases this to 125 days, though it also introduces a 60-day pause during peak agricultural seasons. A significant structural shift involves a revised funding model, moving from the Centre covering most costs under MGNREGA to a cost-sharing pattern between the Centre and states (60:40, with exceptions for northeastern and Himalayan states at 90:10).