GRAMIN SADAK YOJANA
Despite NTR's cajoling, Venkaiah Naidu Garu stayed with BJP & helped it grow in Andhra Pradesh
Celebrating the 75th birthday of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu Garu, former Vice President, known for dedication to public service. His journey reflects adaptability and commitment. Venkaiah Garu's eloquence and focus on developmental issues earned him respect. Originating from Andhra Pradesh, he contributed to key initiatives, served in national politics, and promoted Telugu culture.
Rural jobs, roads, housing next on government radar
The government plans to construct 30 million houses under PMAY and is focusing on addressing rural distress to boost growth in private consumption expenditure and household savings.
TMC releases 'fact-check report' of PM's speeches, calls Sandeshkhali conspiracy to malign Bengal
Derek O'Brien slams Modi's Sandeshkhali claims, brands him 'Lyin King'. Exposes BJP conspiracy. Criticizes PM Gramin Sadak Yojana-III. Highlights Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal. Mentions Jal Jeevan Mission issues.
Overhaul of rural roads scheme likely after polls; proposal part of govt's Viksit Bharat by 2047 plan
The Indian government plans to overhaul its Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) after the general election to improve connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and alleviate poverty. The PMGSY aims to expand and upgrade rural roads, linking them with nearby hubs and markets. The government's goal is to turn India into a developed country by 2047.
Trinamool Congress to hold mega rally in Kolkata on March 10 over problems faced by MNREGA workers
Trinamool Congress to hold a Janajagaran Brigade rally in Kolkata on March 10 to highlight the plight of MGNREGA workers. Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of stopping funds and alleges an ongoing conspiracy. State government will pay workers and fund houses on its own.
Centre okays upgradation of 108 Uttarakhand roads under PMGSY
Out of the total Rs 967.73 crore, the Centre will give Rs 803.85 crore and the remaining Rs 163.88 crore will be borne by the state government.
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Budget allocation for rural development ministry up by 12%
In the interim budget presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the allocation for the flagship Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2024-25 was Rs 86,000 crore, around 43 per cent more than Rs 60,000 crore made in the last budget.
Mamata Banerjee to meet PM on MGNREGA and other dues
"I have sought an appointment from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I am going to New Delhi from 18-20 December. I would like to meet him with some MPs and discuss the disbursement of funds for the 100-day work scheme," Banerjee said while speaking at a rally in Alipurduar today.
Govt advances deadline, housing for all in rural India by Dec 2023
The NDA government has accelerated its 'housing for all' initiative for rural India, bringing forward the deadline by three months to December 2023. The government aims to build 29.5 million houses for beneficiaries under the PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), with 24.5 million houses already completed. The remaining houses are at various stages of construction and will be finished by December.
Pending MGNREGA funds to be issued to West Bengal when Centre is satisfied with 'transparency': Giriraj Singh
The release of pending funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in West Bengal will be dependent on the Centre's satisfaction with the transparency of the scheme's implementation, according to Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh. The state government has accused the Centre of not releasing funds for almost two years. The Centre has alleged corruption in the implementation of the scheme in the Trinamool Congress-ruled state. Singh also mentioned achievements in other rural development schemes, including the goal of two crore "Lakhpati Didis" by the end of this year.
How Atal Bihari Vajpayee as PM pioneered policy for a new India
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is regarded by some as the father of India's second-generation economic reforms. He had launched the ambitious Golden Quadrilateral and Pradhanmantri Gramin Sadak Yojana projects, kicking off infrastructure buildup in the country. Vajpayee also established a department of disinvestment to privatize public businesses and launched a telecoms revolution through the New Telecom Policy.
Twenty Point Programme: Government shines on 11 parameters
The Indian government succeeded in achieving more than 90% target completion in six out of 14 parameters under the Twenty Point Programme, as per data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Performance in three parameters was labeled "poor" or below 80% target, which included area covered under plantation and construction of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Parliamentary panel asks Centre to raise financial assistance for PM Awas (Rural)
A parliamentary panel has asked the government to increase financial assistance provided under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) to help beneficiaries in completion of houses and improve monitoring of houses being constructed under the flagship scheme.
Central teams likely to audit MGNREGA, Gramin Sadak schemes in West Bengal
On Thursday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and BJP national president JP Nadda had sparred over allegations of corruption in central government schemes in the state, including PM Awas Yojana - which comes with a pucca house and a toilet - and the government's flagship rural job guarantee scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launches scholarships for OBC students
Banerjee also introduced scholarships for the OBC students, claiming that OBC student’s scholarship has been stopped by the Centre. Lashing out at the central government, Banerjee reiterated that the Centre has stopped all funds in the central schemes, including MNREGA, Gramin Sadak Yojana, and other schemes, increasing the plight of poor people.
MGNREGA funds being unequally distributed alleges CM Mamata Banerjee
Speaking on the visit of the central teams to West Bengal for Midday meal and implementation of other schemes, Banerjee alleged these team are being sent "to harass" the state government. “A central team is sent to West Bengal every now and then. Why are central teams not sent to other states? Central team did not go to Assam when NRC trouble erupted there. The Union government is harassing our state over trivial matters,” Banerjee said.
1 lakh development works, 54K houses under PMAY-G targeted for completion in 2022-23 in Jammu & Kashmir
The spokesman said an allocation of about Rs 4,627.85 crore has been made for the rural sector, under capital expenditure for 2022-23, which is Rs 327.40 crore more than the previous year's budget allocation.
Budget charts development path of all sections of rural populace: PM
Addressing a webinar on rural development, Modi said the budget has given a clear roadmap for achieving the goal of saturation of government development measures and schemes and has provision for making basic amenities available to 100% of the population
500-km rural road network to be laid under PMGSY-III in Ladakh
Since the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh in August 2019, 195 km of road has been constructed and blacktopped in Ladakh under PMGSY, providing connectivity to villages.
UP Budget: State govt makes Rs 7,000 crore provision for PMAY Gramin
A provision of Rs 5,548 crore has been made under Rashtriya Gramin Rojgar Guarantee Yojana to create 35 crore man days employment.
Steel Minister asks CII to identify areas of steel usage
The conference was organised to identify the avenues of steel usage in sectors like agriculture, rural development, dairying and food processing. Steel is among the eight core sector industries of the Indian economy. Steel demand is positively correlated with economic growth.
Not in favour of continuing with MGNREGA forever: Narendra Singh Tomar
The construction of these roads would be completed by 2024-25, Tomar, who holds the portfolios of agriculture and rural development, told the Lok Sabha.
Govt aims to build 1.95 cr houses under PMAY-Gramin in 2 years
The minister said that by 2022, every single rural family except those who are unwilling to take the connection will have an electricity and a clean cooking facility.
Ahead of polls, government gets into mission mode on rural uplift
“Our focus is more on backward districts. We are working on a mission mode to achieve our targets by the end of this year,” a senior govt official said.
Niti Aayog nudges Railways to bring all districts under its network
"We need schemes like NHDP, PMGSY in Railways also. Even today, some parts of North East and Odisha are not connected by rail network," a senior government official said.
Rural Development Ministry seeks more budgetary allocation for Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana
The more funds...the more connectivity, more prosperity, and more reason to our GDP," he said after inaugurating initiatives under PMGSY.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik asks Centre to enhance Prime Minister Gramin Sadak Yojana allocation to Rs 1800 crore
The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned an amount of Rs 17,814.24 cr since inception of the programe, Patnaik pointed out in the letter.
Rural development ministry to keep digital eye on rural schemes to ensure transparency in the system
The ministry is planning to rope in an IT company that will geotag each unit house built under the rural housing scheme and upload it on the ministry’s website.
Rural development ministry seeks social audit of all government run welfare schemes
Rural development ministry has proposed social audit of all govt-run welfare schemes and asked the Centre to set up a Rs 2,000-cr fund for the task.
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