The Ministry of Rural Development announced on 23 October 2026 the launch of an upgraded National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app to record attendance for the VB-G RAM G scheme. Developed with IIT Madras, the app uses AI-based face verification and device security to prevent fraudulent wage claims, while allowing offline recording in areas without network access. The scheme has already generated nearly 46 crore person-days of work, with ₹95,692 crore allocated by the Centre for the 2026-27 financial year. Additionally, the government reported that 10.997 crore Farmer IDs have been created toward a target of 11 crore by December 2027.
Key points
- New NMMS app features AI face verification and offline attendance recording.
- VB-G RAM G has provided employment to over 3.65 crore workers across 31.23 lakh worksites.
- Central allocation for the scheme in FY 2026-27 is ₹95,692 crore.
- 10.997 crore Farmer IDs created, nearing the 11-crore target set for December 2027.
- Exception mechanisms available for elderly workers or persons with disabilities facing authentication issues.
When it applies
- implementation of VB-G RAM G scheme
- creation of 11 crore Farmer IDs
- introduction of face authentication in NMMS app
Who it affects
- rural workers