PATNA, June 16 -- The Bihar government has earmarked an interim budget of Rs.6,715.83 crore for the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) - popularly referred to as VB-G RAM G, said a senior officer of rural development department on Monday. The scheme is set to roll out across the state and the rest of rural India from July 1. RDD minister Shravan Kumar said the state cabinet, at its recent meeting, formally approved the adoption of the VB-G RAM G Act, which will replace the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The new legislation is being positioned as a more robust framework to address contemporary rural challenges while aligning with the national goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. The minister on Monday said that the state has already set aside Rs.1,890 crore exclusively for unskilled wage payments to ensure smooth implementation. "Almost all major preparations at the state level have been completed. The remaining formalities will be wrapped up very soon," he added. Under the new act, every adult member of a rural family willing to do unskilled manual work will be entitled to 125 days of guaranteed employment in a financial year. If government fails to provide work within the stipulated time after a demand is registered, workers will be eligible for unemployment allowance. The law also makes special provisions for agriculture by allowing up to 60 work-free days during sowing and harvesting seasons so that farmers do not face labour shortages, while still protecting the full 125-day entitlement for families. Kumar added that transparency remains a priority. All wage payments will be made directly into workers' bank accounts through direct benefit transfer (DBT). Existing e-KYC verified MGNREGA job cards will continue to be valid until new VB-G RAM G cards are issued....