Section 12 of The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G Ram G (विकसित भारत—जी राम जी)Act, 2025
- (1)With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, there shall be constituted a Council to be known as the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council to discharge the functions and perform the duties assigned to it under this Act.
- (2)The Central Council shall consist of Chairperson, representatives of Central Government and State Governments, not more than fifteen non-official members representing Panchayati Raj Institutions, organisations of workers and weaker section of the society and a Member-Secretary not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
- (3)The composition, terms and conditions of appointment, tenure, and meeting procedures shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
- (4)The Central Council shall perform such functions, duties and advisory roles relating to evaluation, monitoring, implementation support and reporting under this Act, as may be assigned to it by the Central Government, and the detailed functions, responsibilities and modalities of functioning shall be such, as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Summary
- The Central Government will establish a body called the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council to perform functions and duties under the Act.
- The Council consists of a Chairperson, representatives of the Central and State Governments, and a Member-Secretary who must hold a rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India or higher.
- The Council also includes a maximum of fifteen non-official members who represent Panchayati Raj Institutions, workers' organizations, and weaker sections of society.
- The Central Government determines and prescribes the composition, terms of appointment, tenure, meeting procedures, and functions of the Council.
- The Council's main functions focus on advisory, evaluation, monitoring, implementation support, and reporting duties.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who constitutes the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council?
The Central Government constitutes this Council by issuing a public notification.
2. What is the maximum number of non-official members allowed on the Central Council?
There can be a maximum of fifteen non-official members representing local village bodies (Panchayati Raj Institutions), workers' groups, and weaker sections of society.
3. Who can be appointed as the Member-Secretary of the Council?
The Member-Secretary must be an officer who is at least of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
4. What are the main responsibilities of the Central Council?
The Council advises the Central Government and performs roles related to evaluating, monitoring, supporting implementation, and reporting on the Scheme.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 12 of The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G Ram G (विकसित भारत - जी राम जी) Act, 2025, which of the following is a mandatory requirement for the position of Member-Secretary of the Central Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Council?
Q2.Under Section 12 of The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G Ram G (विकसित भारत - जी राम जी) Act, 2025, what is the maximum limit for non-official members on the Central Council, and whom must they represent?
Q3.Under Section 12 of The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G Ram G (विकसित भारत - जी राम जी) Act, 2025, who has the statutory authority to prescribe the composition, terms and conditions of appointment, tenure, and meeting procedures of the Central Council?
Q4.Under Section 12 of The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB - G Ram G (विकसित भारत - जी राम जी) Act, 2025, which of the following best describes the primary roles and functions assigned to the Central Council?