Why in News?
Andhra Pradesh government has announced a major initiative to improve animal welfare and public safety by setting up five animal shelters in every district. This step addresses the rising issue of stray and abandoned animals, especially in urban and semi-urban areas
Key Highlights of the Scheme
- 5 Shelters per District
Every district in Andhra Pradesh will have five dedicated animal shelters. - Purpose
- Manage stray, abandoned, and seized animals
- Reduce road accidents and public safety risks
- Ensure humane treatment of animals
- Location
- Shelters will be set up near constituency headquarters for easy access and monitoring.
- Funding Source
- Funded under the Viksit Bharat β Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).
What is VB-G RAM G Scheme?
The Viksit Bharat β Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) is a major rural employment scheme introduced in 2025, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
π Key Features
- Increased Employment Guarantee
- Provides 125 days of wage employment per rural household (earlier 100 days under MGNREGA)
- Funding Pattern
- 60:40 (Centre : State)
- 90:10 for special category states
- 100% central funding for Union Territories without legislatures
- Agricultural Pause
- Introduces a 60-day work pause during peak farming seasons
π Helps prevent labour shortages in agriculture
- Introduces a 60-day work pause during peak farming seasons
- Focus Areas (4 Pillars)
- Water security
- Rural infrastructure (linked with PM Gati Shakti)
- Livelihood assets
- Climate resilience
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