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HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
Explained: What is the new VB-G RAM G Act and how will it replace MGNREGA?A new rural employment law, VB-G RAM G Act, will replace MGNREGA on July 1. It guarantees 125 days of work annually, focusing on infrastruc...
Govt to replace MGNREGA with new rural jobs scheme G RAM G, guarantees 125 days of work at near Rs 96,000 crore budget allocationIndia is launching a new rural employment program, VB-G RAM G, replacing MGNREGA from July 1, 2026. This initiative guarantees 125 days of ...
Parl panel flags delays in MGNREGA payments, calls for pension reforms in NSAPA parliamentary panel has highlighted delays in MGNREGA wage payments and called for reforms in the NSAP to better support the vulnerable. ...
Govt rejects allegations of bias in MGNREGA fund release amid opposition protest in Lok SabhaOpposition MPs in the Lok Sabha protested over delayed MGNREGA payments, with Kerala and Tamil Nadu raising concerns on pending funds. Mini...
Congress highlights recommendations of Parliament panel calling for MGNREGS wage revisionThe Congress has highlighted the recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development. Key suggestions include re...
Budget must increase MGNREGA wages: CongressThe Congress has demanded the Union Budget increase MGNREGA wages to Rs 400 per day and to abandon mandatory Aadhar-based payments. They al...
Bihar govt asks Centre to release Rs 4050 crore of MGNREGA, PMAY funds without delayThe Bihar government has asked the Centre to release Rs 1045 crore pending for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act proje...
75% MGNREGA workers paid on time since AprilCentre said that delay compensation should be calculated for the duration of delay from the time a master roll is filled for payment in the...
Rs 51,600 crore released to states under MGNREGA in 2017-18: GovernmentThe delay in payment of wages are due to various implementation issues in states including inadequate staff, non-timely recording and repor...
- Address shortcomings in execution of MGNREGA: Minister to officials
Quoting a CAG report in reference of the MGNREGA, the minister highlighted that the scheme has brought a major improvement in socio-economi...
Compensation for delayed wages under MGNREGA amounts to Rs 118 croreCompensation for delayed wages under MGNREGA this year, has amounted to Rs 118.04 crore, said Rural Development Minister, Upendra Kushwaha
Rural Development Ministry wants states to allocate 60% of NREGA funds to agricultural infrastructureThis is expected to bring at least Rs 25,000 crore of investment into agriculture, a senior government official told ET.
Rural Development Ministry takes steps for timely payment under MGNREGA jobs schemeThe rural development ministry will identify up to 1,000 blocks across the country where there are no banks or internet connectivity.
Congress ruled states worst performers in MGNREGA implementationIn districts represented by top Congress leaders shows delays in payments to about 50% of beneficiaries, in some cases in excess of three m...
Jairam Ramesh asks Odisha to clear backlog payments under MGNREGAHe said that his ministry had brought an amendment to Schedule II of MGNREGA to ensure timely wage payment and adequate compensation in cas...
Jairam Ramesh asks Odisha to clear backlog payments under MGNREGAJairam Ramesh has asked the government to clear the backlog of delay in wage payment under NGNREGA immediately.
Centre amends rules to prevent delay in payment for NREGA workersAt present, 25% of the payments amounting to Rs 2,700 crore are delayed beyond the stipulated 15 days.
- Village panchayats to give CA's certificate on NREGA spendings
The government has made it mandatory for village panchayats to attach a Chartered Accountant's certificate on spendings incurred under MGNR...
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.