Overview
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre chaired a review meeting on 9 August 2026 in Ballari to assess the implementation of the VB‑G RAM G scheme. The meeting highlighted low rainfall, rising risk of distress migration, and the need to generate more person‑days in the district.
Key Developments
- Ballari’s target for the fiscal year is 51.3 lakh person‑days; only 46% of the target was achieved by June.
- There are 1.84 lakh active job cards covering about 4.6 lakh workers. e‑KYC is completed for ~1.3 lakh cards; the remainder must be finished urgently.
- The taluk of Ballari, with ~48,000 active job cards, is providing work to only ~11,000 workers per day.
- Minister Khandre warned that any official whose area sees migration of SC/ST/BC families will be held responsible.
- Funds are not a constraint: the state has released >₹1,000 crore and the centre >₹1,700 crore for the scheme.
- Additional focus areas include timely wage credit, restoration of roads damaged during Jal Jeevan Mission works, and doorstep delivery of e‑Swathu records.
Important Facts
• Target: 51.3 lakh person‑days for 2026‑27.
• Current achievement: 46% of target up to June.
• Active job cards: 1.84 lakh (covering 4.6 lakh workers).
• e‑KYC completed for 1.3 lakh cards; remaining 0.54 lakh need verification.
• Funds released: State ₹1,200 crore; Centre ₹1,700 crore.
Exam Relevance
The discussion touches on several GS topics: