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Ministry of Rural Development issues clarification regarding employment ge
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 21 (ANI): There have been some news items published stating that December data for the first 17 days is the lowest ever in terms of employment generated under Mahatma Gandhi NREGS. It needs to be clarified that Mahatma Gandhi NREGS is a demand-driven scheme and su
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MGNREGA: 240 crore person-days generated in current FY so far, says Centre
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 25 (ANI): Reiterating its commitment towards proper implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, the Centre on Thursday said more than 240 crore person-days has been generated so far during the current financial ye
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TN CM writes to PM Modi on issue of delay in payment of MGNREGA wages
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 1 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of delay in payment of MGNREGA wages and requested him to release funds immediately.
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Govt of India committed to release funds for wage, material payments for i
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): For the proper implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme, the Government of India is committed to release funds for wage and material payments and said that during the current financial year, more than R
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Dharmendra Pradhan launches second phase of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellow
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 25 (ANI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday launched the second phase (phase-II) of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF), a two-year programme conceived to create opportunities for young, dynamic individuals to contribute for enhancing s
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Odisha CM directs authorities to take measures for possible drought situat
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 1 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the possible drought situation in the state and directed the administration to implement a contingency crop plan for farmers.
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Chitkara University recognised as District Green Champion by Government of
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 29 (ANI/News Voir): In a major feat, Chitkara University, Patiala, has been recognised as the 'District Green Champion' for Patiala district for the academic year 2020-21 by the Mahatma Gandhi National Council of Rural Education (MGNCRE), Ministry of Educati
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Odisha CM grants Rs 352 cr special COVID-19 assistance for 32 lakh MGNREGA
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 10 (ANI): As part of the Odisha government's special COVID-19 package of Rs 1,690 crore for the poor, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday disbursed Rs 352 crore to 32 lakh workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
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Officials in Karnataka's Yadgir undertake COVID-19 vaccination at farms, w
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Yadgir (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): In its fight against the COVID-19 and to get more and more people vaccinated, the District Health Officer of Yadgir district of Karnataka have collected details of people registered under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
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Direct fund transfers by Centre to panchayats generates employment in J-K
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 8 (ANI): Development works in panchayats are in full swing in Jammu and Kashmir despite COVID-19 induced lockdown in the region.
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Manipur Panchayat Parishad members protest for release of MGNREGS fund
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 22 (ANI): In violation of the government order that prohibits large gathering in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Manipur Panchayat Parishad functionaries continued to hold sit-in protest on Wednesday and rally in large numbers without maintaining COVID-19 SO
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MGNREGA gives work to people below poverty line in J-K's Dhangri
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 10 (ANI): As the three-tier Panchayat system gave powers to panchayat members to provide work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), many people below the poverty line in Dhangri block of Rajouri has been provided jo
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