GOBARDHAN scheme powers Gujarat’s march towards clean, self-reliant villages

December 18, 2025 4:03 PM

GOBARDHAN scheme powers Gujarat’s march towards clean, self-reliant villages

Gujarat is steadily advancing towards the creation of clean and self-reliant villages through the effective implementation of the Centre’s ambitious GOBARDHAN (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme, which integrates cleanliness, renewable energy, prosperity and good governance at the grassroots level. By promoting the scientific utilisation of organic waste through biogas plants, the state has so far facilitated the construction of more than 12,000 biogas units, strengthening ru...

Centre moves to streamline MGNREGA processes with Aadhaar-based e-KYC integration

November 21, 2025 5:18 PM

Centre moves to streamline MGNREGA processes with Aadhaar-based e-KYC integration

The Ministry of Rural Development on Friday said that 99.67 per cent of active workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) have been Aadhaar-seeded. The Ministry stated that Aadhaar-based e-KYC will now be used to strengthen transparency, accuracy and service delivery in job card verification and renewal. MGNREGA currently covers 2.69 lakh gram panchayats with more than 26 crore registered workers. Under Schedule II of the Act, job cards are required to be...

Shivraj Singh, C.R. Patil launch ‘National Initiative on Water Security’

September 25, 2025 8:18 PM

Shivraj Singh, C.R. Patil launch ‘National Initiative on Water Security’

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Jal Shakti Minister Chandrakant Raghunath Patil on Thursday launched the National Initiative on Water Security at Krishi Bhawan, marking a policy shift to prioritize water conservation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Speaking at the launch event, Chouhan said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amendments have been made to...

MGNREGA- A Comprehensive Pillar of Rural Livelihood Security

August 27, 2025 3:02 PM

MGNREGA- A Comprehensive Pillar of Rural Livelihood Security

The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to rural resilience with a historic ₹86,000 crore allocation for MGNREGA in FY 2025–26, the highest since the scheme began, reflecting steadfast support for livelihood security across Bharat. As of 23 July 2025, ₹45,783 crore has been released, including ₹37,912 crore earmarked for wages, ensuring timely benefits for rural families. MGNREGA is delivering results on the ground: in FY 2024–25, it generated 290.60 crore person-days of...

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

March 19, 2025 4:43 PM

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...

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

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...