APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 16/07/2026

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (16-07-2026).

📘 GS Mains Model Question (APSC CCE)

“The replacement of MGNREGA by the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM-G) marks a paradigm shift from wage employment to sustainable rural livelihood creation.” Critically examine the statement. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Model Answer

Introduction (2-3 lines)

Rural employment programmes have played a pivotal role in reducing poverty and strengthening rural resilience in India. Introduced from 1 July 2026, VB-GRAM-G seeks to transform the traditional wage-employment model of MGNREGA into a comprehensive rural development mission aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, emphasizing livelihood security, durable asset creation and technology-driven governance.

Body

Why VB-GRAM-G represents a paradigm shift

1. From Wage Employment to Livelihood Security

Employment guarantee increased from 100 days to 125 days.
Focus extends beyond wage support to sustainable livelihood generation.
Encourages creation of productive community assets.

2. Technology-driven Governance

GIS-based Village Development Plans.
Artificial Intelligence-enabled monitoring.
GPS-based worksite verification.
Biometric attendance.
Integration with PM Gati Shakti.

Result: Greater transparency, accountability and reduction in leakages.

3. Climate-resilient Rural Development

The scheme prioritises:

Water conservation structures
Afforestation
Watershed development
Flood and cyclone shelters
Embankments
Disaster-resilient infrastructure

This aligns rural employment with climate adaptation and sustainable development.

4. Infrastructure-led Inclusive Growth

Permitted works include:

Rural roads and culverts
Gram Panchayat buildings
Schools and Anganwadi centres
Cold storage facilities
Dairy and fisheries infrastructure
Irrigation projects

Such assets improve agricultural productivity, market access and rural incomes.

5. Better Agricultural Convergence

A 60-day employment break during sowing and harvesting seasons helps ensure labour availability for agriculture, balancing employment generation with farm productivity.

Significance for Assam

Supports employment in flood-prone and erosion-affected districts.
Strengthens irrigation and watershed management.
Promotes durable infrastructure in rural and border areas.
Can improve livelihoods in tea garden, tribal and char (riverine island) regions.
Enhances climate resilience against recurring floods and riverbank erosion.

Challenges

Digital divide in remote rural areas.
Capacity constraints in Gram Panchayats.
Timely release of wages and funds.
Need for skilled manpower to implement GIS and AI-based systems.
Ensuring quality and maintenance of durable assets.
Preventing exclusion of vulnerable households due to technological barriers.

Way Forward

Strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions through capacity building.
Ensure universal digital connectivity and banking access.
Conduct regular social audits and third-party evaluations.
Converge the scheme with PMKSY, PMAY-G, National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and climate adaptation programmes.
Encourage community participation in planning and maintenance of assets.
Establish real-time monitoring with robust grievance redressal mechanisms.

Conclusion

VB-GRAM-G marks a significant evolution in India’s rural development strategy by integrating employment generation, technology, climate resilience and infrastructure creation into a single framework. If implemented with transparency, adequate financial support and strong local institutions, the scheme can accelerate inclusive rural transformation and contribute substantially to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, while addressing region-specific developmental challenges in states like Assam.

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