MGNREGA

COVID-19: Odisha grants Rs 352 crore financial package to MGNREGA workers

Odisha CM said, "There is always a special place in my heart for the poor and working for their welfare gives me satisfaction, I hope this financial assistance will help the workers." 

Jul 10, 2021, 08:16 AM IST

New Year's gift! Uttar Pradesh govt to give pension and housing facility to MGNREGA workers

As the New Year approaches, Uttar Pradesh government announces major decision!

Dec 24, 2020, 22:33 PM IST

MGNREGA fraud: Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez's photos found on employees' job cards in MP

More than 10 such fake cards have been used where the pictures were replaced by that of actresses and lakhs of rupees have been withdrawn.

Oct 16, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Chhotelal Diwakar, son shot dead while out for walk in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal

Samajwadi leader Chhotelal Diwakar and his son, Sunil Diwakar, were shot dead in broad daylight in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The murder was apparently a fallout of a dispute overlaying of a road under MGNREGA.

May 19, 2020, 14:38 PM IST

Finance Minister announces additional 40,000 crores for MGNREGA scheme

Watch in this video, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced additional 40,000 crores for MGNREGA Scheme.

May 17, 2020, 14:50 PM IST

Over 80% wheat crop harvested; majority of 'mandis' operational now amid COVID-19 lockdown: MHA

Talking about the activities that have been allowed by the government to ensure essential supplies and that works go on during the ongoing lockdown, Srivastava said the procurement of pulses and oil seeds is going on. 

Apr 27, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced lockdown relief package for poor people

FM Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a big relief package Rs 1.7 lakh crore ‘PM Gareeb Kalyan’ scheme aimed at reaching out to the poorest in the crucial time of Lockdown Watch this video to know what are the big announcements

Mar 26, 2020, 15:04 PM IST

Narendra Modi government cruelly neglecting MGNREGA, food security act: P Chidambaram

The MGNREGA is a social security employment generation legislation which guarantees employment to the poor ensuring livelihood security and the National Food Security Act aims to provide subsidised food grains to the poor.

Jul 27, 2018, 16:04 PM IST

Govt saved Rs 57,000 crore through DBT scheme, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

Prasad further said that there is a proposal to link Aadhaar with driving licences as well as vehicle registration to ensure that multiple licences are not issued in case anyone seeks to do so.

Sep 15, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

Tripura CPI-M to protest against cut in Centre's share in MGNREGA

"In the current fiscal year (2017-18), the government of India has sharply reduced its share of allocation of funds, due to which the state can provide work for maximum 42 days this year."

Sep 09, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

78 schemes covered under DBT system so far: Govt

As many as 78 schemes including Jhan Dhan and MGNREGA being implemented by 17 ministries and departments are covered under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, the Parliament was informed Tuesday.

Nov 29, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Woman engineer burnt alive in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

A woman junior engineer, engaged with MGNREGA work in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, was burnt alive by unidentified persons at her home, police said on Tuesday.

Oct 25, 2016, 15:56 PM IST

SC sends directions to Centre, states to address drought related issues

The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre and the state governments for not complying with the directions to supply food grain to the drought-affected areas under the National Food Security Act.

Oct 05, 2016, 19:38 PM IST

DNA: Analyzing the various victims of corruption in India

Analyzing the various victims of deep rooted corruption disease in Indian. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Sep 15, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Avg 49 days of employment generated in 2015-16 under MGNREGA: Govt

Under the MGNREGA, an average 49 workdays of employment was generated in 2015-16, as against 100 days guaranteed in the rural employment Act, Parliament was informed today.

Jul 28, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Anti-maoist op: OHRC notice to Odisha government and police

Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Monday served notices to senior state government and top police officers.

Jul 11, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Activists launch Jal Hal campaign in parched Bundelkhand

The Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh is reeling under a severe crisis following drought and unemployment.

May 31, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

WATCH: 'MGNREGA is live monument of your failures' - When PM Narendra Modi blasted Congress

This video's page views show how massively it has gone viral on YouTube!

May 24, 2016, 15:41 PM IST

Centre releases its share Rs 12,230 crore for MGNREGA

 Centre today released its share of funds to the tune of Rs 12,230 crore to the states for the rural job flagship scheme MGNREGA, days after the Supreme Court pulled it up for not releasing adequate funds for the scheme.

Apr 09, 2016, 15:59 PM IST