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No new anti-graft measures in VB-G RAM G; tech not a cure-all for accountability: LibTech IndiaA new rural jobs act, the VB-G RAM G Act, has replaced MGNREGA. LibTech India states the new law lacks anti-corruption measures. They argue...27 Dec, 2025, 07.44 PM IST- Calcutta HC asks Centre to file affidavit on MGNREGA arrears, says no bar on scheme’s implementationThe Calcutta High Court's division bench comprising acting Chief Justice Sujay Paul and Justice Parth Sarathi Sen asked the Centre to file ...07 Nov, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
- ED searches multiple places in Bengal over NREGA 'scam'The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids in various districts of West Bengal and Kolkata in connection with alleged co...07 Feb, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
- Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee issues stern warning to BLROs on corruption amidst central fund disputeWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned the Block Land Revenue Officers (BLRO) against corruption in land-related matters and...12 Dec, 2023, 11.02 PM IST
- Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's claim about cuts in MGNREGA budget false: BJPThe Congress president's remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan over recrui...06 Oct, 2023, 08.20 PM IST
- TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee stages protest demanding MGNREGA dues in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar“Trinamool will hold another mega meeting under the leadership of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee within two months. Mamata Banerjee has ...03 Oct, 2023, 09.51 PM IST
- Central teams likely to audit MGNREGA, Gramin Sadak schemes in West BengalOn Thursday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and BJP national president JP Nadda had sparred over allegations of corruption in cen...21 Jan, 2023, 12.07 AM IST
- Corruption in MGNREGA stopped by direct payments: Minister of State for Rural Development Ram Kripal YadavThe government's priority is to create more jobs and also set up assets especially irrigation and farm sector, he added.08 Aug, 2016, 04.25 PM IST
- 50% of MGNREGA beneficiaries 'pay bribes' for payment: StudyA study by an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Finance has claimed that "50 per cent" of the MGNREGA beneficiaries "pay ...03 Aug, 2015, 05.57 PM IST
- MGNREGA: Government asks states to strengthen social auditsAcknowleding that there have been instances of corruption in MGNREGA implementation, the government today said states have been asked to st...24 Jul, 2014, 03.09 PM IST
- Budget 2014: MGNREGA to be revamped to make it development-orientedThe programme, assuring 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household, has been subject to allegation...11 Jul, 2014, 12.55 PM IST
- Government sets out to curb graft in rural job planThe move is likely to fructify under a BJP government because it has been critical of the misuse of MGNREGA funds.31 May, 2014, 01.03 PM IST
- States should ensure implementation of central schemes: Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh today asked he Uttar Pradesh government to ensure effective implementation of central schemes.20 Oct, 2013, 03.32 PM IST
- 97 per cent average downfall in employment under MGNREGA in Madhya PradeshThere has been a downfall of 97 per cent in people employed in Madhya Pradesh under MGNREGA in April, when e-transfer of wages was introduc...22 May, 2013, 05.56 PM IST
- Expanded National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to arrest fall in appealAn expert group has recommended adding 30 agricultural and allied works under the Centre's flagship rural job guarantee scheme.23 Feb, 2012, 09.00 AM IST
- Jan Lokpal Bill: Jairam Ramesh proposes new bill to address corruption at lowest level of the administration"The Lokpal Bill seeks to addresses corruption cases at top level. The bill I am suggesting is to address such cases at lowest level," Rame...23 Aug, 2011, 12.19 PM IST
- Corruption, Naxals hurting UPA’s rural plansCorruption and Maoist threat are coming in the way of successful implementation of centrally sponsored rural development programmes, includ...27 Mar, 2010, 03.30 AM IST
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