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Supreme Court plea wants govt to allow MGNREGA workers to choose how they want their wages paid

MGNREGA wages: Plea seeks Supreme Court intervention to allow MGNREGA workers to choose payment methods, citing issues with ABPS.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Abhishek’s absence at Trinamool’s dharna sparks speculation

Speculations arise as Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee is absent from ongoing protests in Kolkata.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

Centre unrelenting, Bengal to pay MGNREGS workers

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces funds transfer to 21 lakh unpaid MGNREGA workers, criticizes BJP.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

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MGNREGA implementation reviewed

Deputy Secretary reviews MGNREGA & other rural development projects in Mysuru, directs PDOs to submit action plan or face action.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

T.N. not hit by Centre’s move to make Aadhaar-linked pay mandatory for MGNREGS workers

Tamil Nadu's MGNREGA wages paid smoothly via Aadhaar-based Payment System (ABPS) with 98% of active workers eligible.

The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024

Will consider exemption from ABPS for MGNREGS workers on case-by-case basis: Centre

Congress condemns Modi government's alleged weaponisation of technology, especially Aadhaar, to deny vulnerable Indians social welfare benefits.

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

Mamata meets PM, calls for release of pending central funds

The Trinamool Congress chairperson was accompanied by nine party MPs including party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

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Parliament approves additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in current fiscal

Parliament gave its approval for a net additional spending of ₹58,378 crore in the current fiscal ending March 2024

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

With pending wages and not enough work, MGNREGA workers migrate in big numbers; launch letter campaign to PM

Amid heated arguments between the Union and State governments over dues payable to the latter under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Karnataka’s demand for increasing man-days from 100 to 150 because of prevailing drought, rural labourers have launched a letter campaign, addressed to Prime Minister…

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

‘Koosina Mane’ child home launched near Nanjangud

Yathindra Siddaramaiah inaugurates Koosina Mane crèche for children of migrant & MGNREGA workers in Nanjangud, providing medical care, nutrition & safety.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Parliamentary Proceedings | Opposition and Centre spar in Lok Sabha over delay in release of MGNREGA funds

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha lashed out at TMC members and accused them of spreading “falsehood”

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Mamata writes to Modi urging release of funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to intervene and release National Health Mission funds, remove colour branding conditionalities for Health and Wellness Centres. Tussle between Centre and State over denial of funds for MGNREGA, PM Awaas Yojana

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Unease in Trinamool over Abhishek’s absence at key party event

Trinamool unease over Abhishek Banerjee's absence at key event; old & new tussle over functioning and decision making. Differences between old and new turks in Trinamool over functioning and decision making, with Abhishek Banerjee leading campaign against denial of wages and missing deadline for agitation.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Case registered against two officers for misuse of grant under MGNREGA in Deodurg taluk

YADGIR: Police register case for misuse of ₹49.27 crore grant under MGNREGA in 33 gram panchayats in Deodurg taluk of Raichur district. Former Taluk Executive Officer and Assistant Director of (Rural Employment) accused of Sections 465, 409, 420 and 34 of Indian Penal Code. Misappropriation of funds during 2020-2023 found…

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Mysuru ZP CEO appreciates rural women SHG’s innovative venture

Rural women in H.D. Kote taluk, Mysuru, have innovatively produced cold-pressed oil through their self-help group, receiving appreciation from Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO K.M. Gayathri. She directed local panchayat authorities to provide marketing facilities and advised village residents to make use of benefits under MGNREGA. She also checked uniform/shoe distribution,…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Farm workers urge govt. to launch drought relief works immediately

Farm workers in Dharwad stage protest march demanding immediate launch of drought relief works. Complaining that no funds have been released under NDRF and SDRF, they urge govt. to extend MGNREGA works for entire year, waive crop loans and school/college fees for farmers' children.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Centre does not seem to be serious about drought relief in State, says Minister

Minister Patil criticizes Union gov't for lack of drought relief in Belagavi, Karnataka. He urges BJP MPs to convince Union gov't to support farmers. State gov't declared all taluks as drought-hit & released funds for drinking water works. Cabinet decided to allow all willing workers to get work under MGNREGA.…

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The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

KEA Bluetooth scam will not be entrusted to CBI: Priyank Kharge

The Police Department is thoroughly investigating the KEA Bluetooth scam in which some candidates used Bluetooth devices for writing examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, and the State government is ready to conduct a high-level investigation if necessary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

MGNREGA unveils remarkable growth in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has done well in MGNREGA implementation, showcasing a remarkable 18.9% increase in person-days generated during the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the same period in FY 2022-23, according to a report by the research group LibTech India released, in Visakhapatnam, on October 26.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by October 31: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various Central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of this month, senior party leader Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Karnataka seeks pending dues from Centre under MGNREGA to help mitigate drought condition

As 216 taluks in Karnataka are reeling under drought, the Congress government has requested the Centre to release pending MNREGA wage component to ensure effective implementation of the job scheme.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

MGNREGA protest boosts Abhishek’s stature in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool Congress leadership has raised pitch on pending MGNREGA wages in West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Centre, held dharna & Abhishek Banerjee led 2500 MGNREGA job card holders to Delhi in protest.

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