SRINAGAR, June 4 -- Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness of the Rural Development Department and district administrations for the rollout of the Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar Abhiyan Mission (VB-G RAM G) across Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2026.

Chairing a high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary assessed the progress made in transitioning from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) framework to the newly enacted VB-G RAM G, which was notified by the Government of India on May 11, 2026.

Emphasizing the need for meticulous planning and coordinated execution, Dulloo directed officials to strictly adhere to prescribed timelines and complete all preparatory activities well before th...