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Himachal Pradesh Opposes Centre's 'VB-G RAM G' Scheme Over Financial Burden
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Jun 2026, 08:02 PM
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Himachal Pradesh has expressed strong opposition to the central government's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, citing projected annual financial liabilities of Rs 164 crore for the state.
The state of Himachal Pradesh is reportedly opposing a new scheme introduced by the central government, identified as 'VB-G RAM G'. The primary concern raised by the state government is the significant financial implication of these new norms.
According to the state's assessment, the implementation of the 'VB-G RAM G' scheme is expected to impose an annual financial burden of approximately Rs 164 crore on Himachal Pradesh. This substantial cost has led to the state's firm stance against adopting the scheme as it stands.
The opposition highlights a potential conflict between central government initiatives and the fiscal capacities of individual states, particularly concerning resource allocation and financial management.
According to the state's assessment, the implementation of the 'VB-G RAM G' scheme is expected to impose an annual financial burden of approximately Rs 164 crore on Himachal Pradesh. This substantial cost has led to the state's firm stance against adopting the scheme as it stands.
The opposition highlights a potential conflict between central government initiatives and the fiscal capacities of individual states, particularly concerning resource allocation and financial management.