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Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for rights of people of India: LoP Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, April 8: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the people of India.
'Institutionalised extraction', CM Stalin slams Centre over ATM withdrawal fee hike
Chennai, March 30: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has strongly condemned the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to allow banks to increase charges for ATM withdrawals beyond the monthly free limit -- from Rs 21 to Rs 23 per transaction -- effective May 1.
People of TN have had enough of DMK's drama: Annamalai on protest against Centre over NREGA payments
New Delhi, March 29: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief K Annamalai on Saturday alleged that the DMK Government has ignored complaints of irregularities in the execution of the MGNREGA and "misappropriation of funds" by corrupt DMK functionaries.
DMK to stage statewide agitation over pending MGNREGA dues
Chennai, March 29: The DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, has announced a large-scale agitation against the Central government over the non-release of pending wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Data-pooling with ILO shows 65 pc Indians get benefits under social protection schemes
New Delhi, March 25: India has made significant strides in enhancing its social protection coverage through a comprehensive data-pooling exercise in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The initiative has utilised encrypted Aadhaar as a unique identifier across 34 major Central schemes such as MGNREGA, EPFO, ESIC, APY, and PM-POSHAN to process over 200 crore records to identify unique beneficiaries, the Ministry of Labour announced on Tuesday.
BJP's Amit Malviya refutes Trinamool's claims on not releasing MGNREGA funds for Bengal
Kolkata, March 25: Amit Malviya, BJP's IT Cell Chief and the party's central observer for West Bengal, on Tuesday, refuted the claims made by the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on non-release of funds to the state under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Ministry of Labour & Employment launches India's social protection data drive
New Delhi, March 25: India's social protection coverage increased from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, according to the ILO's World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-26.
'We demand immediate attention': Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on MGNREGA issue
New Delhi, March 25: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday demanded immediate attention to the crisis and justice for affected MGNREGA workers.
Kerala MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Parliament over MNREGA issue
New Delhi, March 25: Opposition MPs from Kerala, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest over the MNREGA issue outside the premises of Parliament on Tuesday.
Centre has spent Rs 1.78 lakh crore on water harvesting schemes under MNREGA: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: The Centre has incurred a total expenditure of Rs. 1.78 lakh crore on water conservation and water harvesting works being built through the rural job scheme being implemented under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), the Parliament was informed on Friday.
Centre's outlay for rural jobs scheme jumps over 3-fold to Rs 7.81 lakh crore in last 10 years
New Delhi, March 19: The Central government has released more than Rs 7.81 lakh crore over the last 10 years from 2014-15 to 2024-25, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (MNREGA), resulting in the creation of 8.07 crore rural assets, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
MGNREGA has been weakened, says Sonia Gandhi in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 18: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and Rajya Sabha member Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday raised concerns over the weakening of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme.
Govt to probe alleged re-branding of Central schemes, misuse of funds in Punjab
New Delhi, March 11: The Centre on Tuesday assured Parliament of an inquiry into the alleged rebranding of Union government schemes like MGNREGA and misuse of funds of Central schemes for political gains by ruling parties in states like Punjab.
Heated exchange in Lok Sabha over Trinamool MP's 'who made you minister' remark
New Delhi, March 11: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between the treasury and opposition benches, over the disbursal of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal.
Chhattisgarh: Bijapur sees development with improved internet connectivity, govt schemes now accessible
Bijapur, March 6: The CEO of Janpad Panchayat Bijapur, Dilip Kumar Uikey, highlighted the importance of internet connectivity in facilitating government schemes. With the recent installation of a mobile tower in Vardali, instant access to services at schools, ration stores, and crop procurement centers has improved.
J-K: Centrally sponsored schemes bring basic facilities to poor communities in Dhangri block
Rajouri, March 3: The Dhangri block in the Rajouri district is witnessing significant developmental progress, with centrally sponsored schemes enhancing infrastructure, employment opportunities, and community facilities in the far-flung and hilly areas of the region.
He told me discipline will make success path for me: Raebareli locals highlight interaction with Rahul Gandhi
Raebareli, February 21: During his visit to Raebareli, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, engaged with local students and residents, sparking conversations about education, employment, and community development.
TMC refutes FM Sitharaman's claims on deletion of MGNREGA job cards in Bengal
Kolkata, Feb 11: The Trinamool Congress (TMC), on Tuesday refuted the claims made by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the floor of the Parliament regarding reported deletion of 25 lakh “fake job cards” under the 100-day job scheme under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Meghalaya CM apprises Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan on issues faced by people
New Delhi, February 3: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sagma met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday to discuss various issues faced by the people of the state, particularly in the implementation of community-led interventions under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Budget a political document against federalism: Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1: Coming down heavily on the Union Budget, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday termed it as nothing but a political document and against federalism.
Modi government throttling MGNREGA, little in Economic Survey on little Ease of Living: Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, February 1: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday that the Economic Survey contains much for the Modi government to ponder over and noted that it talks of Ease of Doing Business 2.0 but is "silent on a whole new GST 2.0"
Rajasthan CM chairs pre-budget meeting with various civil society groups
Jaipur, January 22: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a pre-budget discussion with various representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society groups, and consumer forums on Wednesday, praising their role in building a strong and prosperous society.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge requests for guideline relaxations under MGNERAGA in meeting with Shivraj Chouhan
Bengaluru, January 18: Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge in his meeting on Saturday with the Union Minister of Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan made key submissions and requests for guidelines relaxations and approvals under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Karnataka Minsters demand more Central funds for farming mechanisation in meeting with Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan
Bengaluru, January 18: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a discussion with Karnataka Agriculture Minister Chaluvaryaswamy regarding the development of the state's agricultural sector here on Saturday.