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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 · Jun 24, 2023

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 · Jun 9, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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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 · Jun 6, 2023

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

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Collect photos before and after completion of MGNREGA works, Palnadu Collector tells officials

The Palnadu district Collector Siva Sankar Lotheti has taken up another initiative to effectively monitor the MGNREGA works on Friday, during his field visit to Irlapadu village in Nadendla mandal in the district

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

From milk packets to bus tickets: voter awareness slogans galore in Kolar

Wherever you go in Kolar, it’s hard to miss the message asking you to vote. It’s everywhere — from all Nandini Dairy products, KSRTC bus tickets, garbage trucks, MGNREGA job cards to hospital vouchers.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

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On Bommai turf: Amid quota cheer, disquiet over jobs, corruption, journey from ‘secularism’ to Hindutva

“It was out of the question for me to vote for the BJP. But in 2008, when Basavaraj Bommai was given the ticket, I clearly remember that he stood outside my shop and said, ‘Don’t look at the party. Vote for me as I will work for you.’ And I…

Newslaundry · Apr 28, 2023

J'khand Ex-Secy Pooja Singhal Granted Interim Bail By Supreme Court With Conditions

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to the former Jharkhand Mining Secretary Pooja Singhal in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to the alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 10, 2023

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Suspended IAS Officer Pooja Singhal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim bail of one month to suspended IAS officer Pooja Singhal who sought the relief to look after her ailing daughter. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2023

One lakh people given jobs in 6 days under urban employment scheme in Rajasthan: Official

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot on September 9 launched the scheme, developed along the lines of the MGNREGA, to provide 100 days of employment to families in urban areas.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

Rural employment scheme social audits marred by delays

In four States, auditors’ wages delayed as funds from Centre are yet to arrive

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022

Explained | Hemant Soren and the Jharkhand political crisis

Besides the prospect of disqualification as an MLA, Chief Minister Hemant Soren faces two PILs in the Jharkhand High Court relating to corruption and money laundering

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2022

Centre spent ₹5 lakh crore on MGNREGA scheme in eight years: Nirmala Sitharaman

20% of the ₹5 lakh crore was spent during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022

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The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022

Cash-strapped Archaeology Department takes MGNREGA route for upkeep of monuments in Karnataka

The proposed initiative will cover the protected and unprotected sites in Karnataka, most of which lack even a fence, so as to prevent encroachment

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

24 tanks in NTR district being revamped, says Collector

Walking tracks to be developed on bunds

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Suvendu writes to PM, alleges corruption in central schemes in WB

The poor job card holders are either not paid properly for their efforts, or their cards are snatched away and kept by representatives in connivance with officials

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

Lantana removal under MGNREGA launched in Bandipur

A slew of programmes held to mark International Tiger Day

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The Hindu · Jul 24, 2022

Adding digital layers of indignity

Dehumanisation is the likely outcome when humane aspects of governance get outsourced to technologies

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Proposed entry fee to Lingambudhi Lake decried

Forest Department officials clarify the proposal has been dropped

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

BJP will not get majority in 2024 elections, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says BJP government at the Centre has been ‘monumentally incompetent’

The Times of India · Jul 5, 2022

Karnataka: Women sell sanitary pads at MGNREGA work sites

KOPPAL: Six women at Hosalli village in Koppal taluk have installed a sanitary pad manufacturing unit utilising the benefit of the National Rural Livelihood Mission. They knew the problem rural women working for MGNREGA schemes face. They now sell sanitary pads wherever the women work.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

Harness MGNREGA for development works, officials told

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The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

MGNREGA played saviour for millions during COVID, but Modi did not acknowledge it: Rahul Gandhi

"I was watching during COVID when thousands and thousands of people were left without jobs and MNREGA saved them. Of course, the PM did not comment about MNREGA then."

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2022

Recognising the ‘compulsory’ woman worker

There is an urgent need for widespread surveys of poor rural women and how they spend their time

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