MGNREGA FUND
Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per cent
The Centre has introduced 375 new permissible works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The categories include water security, core rural infrastructure, livelihood-related infrastructure, and disaster preparedness. An emphasis has been placed on livelihood infrastructure, with 128 works focused on water security. The revised framework replaces MGNREGA with guaranteed wage employment for rural households each year.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan orders random inspections of works under VB-G RAM G scheme
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan mandated random inspections for the VB-G RAM G scheme. He stressed that fraud and irregularities would not be tolerated under any circumstances. Officials must ensure workers receive employment and timely wage payments without delays. The minister also emphasized adherence to the prescribed wage-material ratio for scheme implementation. Strict action will be taken against anyone found violating the rules.
VB-G RAM G is 'rozgar chori': Congress slams Modi govt
In a pointed critique, the Congress party has slammed the VB-G RAM G Act for its severe impact on rural employment generation, claiming it contributed to a shocking fifty percent drop year-on-year. Critics argue that the government's actions have led to the demise of the previous MGNREGA scheme, with this legislation perceived as a direct assault on the financial stability and livelihoods of the nation's vulnerable populations.
Calcutta HC asks Centre to file affidavit on MGNREGA arrears, says no bar on scheme’s implementation
The Calcutta High Court's division bench comprising acting Chief Justice Sujay Paul and Justice Parth Sarathi Sen asked the Centre to file an affidavit on "the benefit of arrears" of the scheme and observed that "we deem it appropriate to grant four-weeks time to the official respondents to file their affidavit-in-opposition."
TMC leadership hails Supreme Court order on MGNREGA funds as ‘victory’ for West Bengal
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to resume MGNREGA funds for West Bengal. This follows a High Court order for prospective implementation from August 1, 2025. The scheme was halted in 2022 due to embezzlement allegations. The court stated that welfare schemes cannot be suspended indefinitely.
Portion of MGNREGS funds will be spent on water conservation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a national initiative on water security. A portion of MGNREGA funds will be used for water conservation. The initiative prioritizes water-related works in water-stressed blocks. Amendments were made to the Mahatma Gandhi NREGA Act. The goal is to address depleting groundwater levels. Narendra Modi's commitment to water conservation was highlighted.
Lok Sabha adjourned briefly over MGNREGA
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for 15 minutes after Congress, DMK, and TMC MPs protested delays in MGNREGA fund clearances for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. DMK MP Kanimozhi highlighted a ₹4,034 crore backlog in Tamil Nadu, while Congress's Adoor Prakash cited a ₹811 crore delay in Kerala. The government denied any withholding of funds.
Govt rejects allegations of bias in MGNREGA fund release amid opposition protest in Lok Sabha
Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha protested over delayed MGNREGA payments, with Kerala and Tamil Nadu raising concerns on pending funds. Minister of State for Rural Development assured that payments are being processed and denied any bias, citing funds allocated to various states. Union Agriculture Minister also defended the government's track record on MGNREGA fund allocation.
Mgnrega issues in Bengal & Punjab: Won't allow misappropriation, says govt in Lok Sabha
The government has assured that states will not be allowed to misappropriate or rebrand the MGNREGA. Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan dismissed claims of fund delays, stating that disbursal of funds is without political bias, despite issues in West Bengal and Punjab.
ED searches at multiple places in West Bengal in 'embezzlement' of MGNREGA funds
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated simultaneous searches at various locations in West Bengal, including residences of state officers, as part of an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds. Searches were conducted at the residences of West Bengal Civil Services (WBCS) officers in Salt Lake and Jhargram districts, along with the house and office of a businessman in Hooghly district.
Trinamool Congress intensifies protest over MNREGA dues in Assembly premises
Trinamool MLAs and ministers held a sit-in-protest in front of the statue of Dr B R Ambedkar in the Assembly premises from Tuesday after the session, following the directions of Trinamool Supremo Mamata Banerjee. Trinamool MLAs will continue their protest inside the assembly premises tomorrow, wearing black dresses.
BJP, TMC in war of words over MGNREGA dues
BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, who had in the past blamed TMC leaders of siphoning Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds, in a post on 'X' accused the party of not coming up with "proper expenditure reports" while insisting on the release of funds.
25 lakh fake job cards issued in West Bengal under MGNREGA, Centre considering CBI probe: Giriraj Singh
Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh has alleged a large-scale embezzlement of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal, claiming that 25 lakh fake job cards were issued. Singh stated that the Centre is considering a CBI investigation into the matter. The TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and his party members staged a protest in Delhi, demanding the release of MGNREGA and PM Awas Yojana funds for West Bengal.
Mamata Banerjee once again demands disbursal of MGNREGA funds from Centre
"This fund for 100days work is our right and it is mandatory under the Constitution," Banerjee reiterated while addressing an administrative meeting in Birbhum district. She opined that the Centre and state should work together for developmental work.
Bengal facing discrimination over MGNREGA fund disbursement: Mamata Banerjee
"Why is West Bengal facing such discrimination despite being number one in MGNREGA implementation? We are running the scheme without any central assistance," Banerjee said at an administrative review meeting at Sagardighi in Murshidabad district.
Centre examines diversion, plans recovery of MGNREGA funds in Cong-ruled Chhattisgarh
The ministry of rural development had deputed several central teams to Chhattisgarh to examine irregularities in implementation, estimation, execution and payment to workers under MGNREGA in the Congress-ruled state. According to sources, the teams have corroborated that several blocks in Chhattisgarh had undertaken works under MGNREGA that are not allowed under the central scheme.
ED conducts raids in Jharkhand MGNREGA funds fraud PMLA case
The raids pertains to a money laundering case where former junior engineer in Jharkhand government, Ram Binod Prasad Sinha, was arrested on June 17, 2020 from the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after it booked him under the PMLA.
MGNREGA funds misused in Nagaland, says Congress
Alleging that MGNREGA funds were being misused in Nagaland, state Congress president K Therie asked the party workers to educate villagers.
Government sets out to curb graft in rural job plan
The move is likely to fructify under a BJP government because it has been critical of the misuse of MGNREGA funds.
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