MGNREGA

MGNREGA sees 82% rise in employment generation, Aadhaar-linked payments near 100%

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), launched in 2005, continues to serve as a crucial lifeline for rural households across India. According to the Ministry of Rural Developent, the scheme has witnessed significant expansion over the last decade, with strong emphasis on transparency, technological reforms, and inclusive participation. MGNREGA guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wage employment annually to adult members of rural households willing to engage in un...

December 4, 2024 7:08 PM

Centre allocates Rs 1.03 lakh crore to rural schemes for the poor in current fiscal: Shivraj Chouhan

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Wednesday that the Ministry has spent Rs 1.03 lakh crore on rural development and social welfare schemes so far in the current financial year, out of the total budget allocation of Rs 1.84 lakh crore. “We are working tirelessly to fulfill the Prime Minister's vision by connecting rural communities with employment opportunities and essential facilities,” Chouhan stated at a press conference. The minister highlighted that un...