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TMC workers hold protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress party workers on Monday gathered at the Rajghat in Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti and held a protest against the Central government alleging a lack of fund allocation for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal.

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The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare schemes | Explained

Why does the government favour Aadhaar-based authentication for rations under the public distribution system and government-to-citizen cash transfer programmes such as wage payments in MGNREGS? What are some common problems faced by rights-holders?

The Hindu

Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

The Hindu

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Government carrying out 'planned euthanasia' of MGNREGA: Congress

The Congress accused the Centre of carrying out a “planned euthanasia” of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme by “inordinately delaying” the funding of social audits, claiming this results in compromising the process which is used by the government to deny funds to the States.

The Hindu

MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States

MGNREGA's social audit units meant to detect malpractice have failed, with only 14% of flagged misappropriation recovered.

The Hindu

Start drought relief works immediately, Minister tells officials

Karnataka facing drought: Revenue Minister urges officials to take up relief measures, increase person days under MGNREGA, stop supply of fodder to other States, extend help to fodder farmers, submit report to Centre for NDRF assistance, clear tank encroachment, issue title deeds to revenue villages in 6 months.

The Hindu

Workers suffer penury with delay in MGNREGA wages

Delays in the disbursement of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme wages in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur have led to severe financial stress

The Hindu

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Workers in Muzaffarpur endure penury as wages are delayed under the MGNREGA scheme

There are approximately 25,000 MGNREGA workers in the district with their wages pending despite having completed the work assigned to them.

The Hindu

Karnataka wants Centre to increase number of person days of work under MGNREGA to 50 days to strengthen rural infrastructure

Karnataka seeks to increase MGNREGA man days to 150 from 100 to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve livelihood of poor families. Govt. also requests Centre to add components to make scheme more vibrant. Working closely with other departments to handle drought situation.

The Hindu

Modi govt 'weaponising' Aadhaar to deny most vulnerable citizens their social welfare benefits: Congress

In a statement, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the extension has been given for the fifth time.

The Hindu

Release pending MGNREGA wages, declare State drought-hit, AIKKMS urges government

Farm workers from across Dharwad district took out a protest march, demanding release of pending wages under MGNREGA and declaring the State as drought-hit. The march culminated in a demonstration at the office of the Zilla Panchayat CEO, where the protestors submitted a memorandum. The CEO assured them of holding…

The Hindu

Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre for "slashing" MGNREGA budget by "33 per cent"

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government for allegedly "slashing 33 per cent" Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme budget-a flagship programme started by the previous UPA regime- in 2005. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The issue is not about India’s GDP, but its JDP

There is a big dissonance between GDP growth and its translation into actual jobs and incomes for people

The Hindu

Karnataka’s ‘Koosina Mane’ creches | Redefining childcare

“Koosina mane” child homes or creches are aimed at providing healthcare, nutrition, and safety for children whose mothers are employed under MGNREGA and other mothers living in the vicinity.

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Workers employed under MGNREGA stage road roko in Tirupattur

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Trinamool Congress holds State-wide protests demanding release of funds from Union government

TMC protests across West Bengal for release of MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana funds. Senior TMC leaders, including MLAs & Ministers, participated.

The Hindu

West Bengal Government to launch a scheme to provide 100 days work

A 100 days of work under the MGNREGA has remained one of the key schemes implemented through the panchayats in the State.

The Hindu

Effective waste management needs strict implementation of rules by local bodies: Minister

He urged civic bodies to strictly implement rules to make waste management programme successful. He also suggested bringing waste management and sanitation projects under MGNREGA scheme.

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The Hindu

Siddaramaiah’s Budget makes clear affirmation that welfare has the pride of place

For those wondering if the five guarantees the Congress offered were solely to gain electoral victory or were a part of a more definitive longer-term strategy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget provides a clear answer.

The Hindu

The use of technology is nullifying MGNREGA’s objective of stopping distress migration: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

He was reacting to The Hindu’s report flagging high deletion rate of registered MGNREGS workers due to a mismatch between job card and Aadhaar card details.

The Hindu

Job card-Aadhaar mismatch | A missing letter means no work for MGNREGS workers in Odisha

A mismatch between names on the MNREGS jobcards and Aadhaar card — A missing alphabet or a differently spelt name — is enough to push MGNREGS workers in Odisha to migrate to earn a living

The Hindu

Complete ongoing Mission Amrit Sarovar projects within stipulated time, Yadgir district officials told

Assistant Director of Technical Division of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Shivanand Aurad has instructed officials to complete ongoing projects of developing tanks under Mission Amrit Sarovar within the stipulated period.

The Hindu

HC seeks answers from Centre, State on failure to pay MGNREGA wages in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court on June 6 asked the Union Government and the West Bengal Government to submit reports on the non-payment of wages to workers enrolled in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme in the State.

The Hindu

GDP growth numbers and GST collection figures can’t hide economic distress: Congress

No amount of headline management with GDP growth numbers and GST revenues can hide the economic distress faced by a majority of Indians, the Congress said as it cited a surge in the demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

The Hindu

Welfare spending has been getting a regular pruning

Central allocations for various welfare schemes and sectors in India that ensure basic rights have declined as a proportion of GDP

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