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Mallikarjun Kharge backs recommendation for fixed MGNREGA wage, attacks govt

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge called Prime Minister Narendra Modi “anti-poor” and referred to the removal of workers registered under the scheme

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. (X)
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 03:06 PM IST

Can MGNREGA be prospectively rolled out in Bengal: HC to Centre

The court was hearing a petition on the Centre freezing funds under the MGNREGS since March 2022 citing section 27 of the MGNREG Act, 2005

The Centre had stopped sending funds under the scheme to the state since March 2022. (Calcutta high court website)
Published on Apr 11, 2025 09:40 AM IST

Fund misappropriation in most states: Govt data

The ministry in its action taken report on social audits across states said that as on March 29 this year, the total misappropriated amount across states in 2024-25 stood at ₹193.67 crore

The release of funds to West Bengal has been stopped since March 9, 2022. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:08 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP spar over central funds

Sitharaman said funds were redirected to party workers instead of reaching beneficiaries, adding that misappropriation was confirmed during an investigation.

Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 01:41 AM IST
BySnehashish Roy, New Delhi

RDF withheld: Punjab banks on centrally sponsored schemes for rural devp

Finance minister Harpal Cheema said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is committed to provide all-round development for the rural population, by providing basic amenities and creating rural employment and rural livelihood, and an allocation of ₹3,154 crore has been made towards this.

With nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,500 crore Rural Development Fund (RDF) stuck in a legal wrangle, Punjab will be banking on Centrally Sponsored Schemes, such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana etc, for rural development. (HT File)
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 08:28 AM IST
By, Chandigarh
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