Ministry of Rural Development · 2026-10-23
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Enhanced NMMS App Version with Advanced Security Features for VB-G RAM G
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an enhanced National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app for the VB-G RAM G scheme to improve attendance security and curb wage fraud. The upgraded app features AI-based verification, offline recording, and exception mechanisms for workers.
Important points
- The enhanced NMMS app was developed with technical support from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
- VB-G RAM G has generated nearly 46 crore person-days of employment across 31.23 lakh worksites as of the press release.
- The scheme has received a financial provision of ₹95,692 crore for 2026-27, with a first instalment of ₹26,126 crore issued to states and UTs.
- States including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand have achieved 100% attendance recording through face authentication.
- A multi-layered verification system includes AI photo de-duplication, electronic Measurement Book (e-MB), and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for wage payments.
- The nationwide Farmer ID drive has generated 10 crore 99 lakh 70 thousand IDs, nearing the 11-crore target set for December 2027.
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