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    RSS-affiliated union demands extension of MGNREGS to 200 days

    Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh presses for extending MGNREGS, raising pensions, and improving worker benefits, including for beedi and National Health Mission workers.

    Work demand under rural jobs scheme dips in April

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) last month raised India's FY25 growth forecast by 30 basis points to 6.8%. Although the pace of expansion could moderate from an estimated 7.8% in FY24, India will continue to remain the world's fastest-growing economy this fiscal, the multilateral body said.

    MGNREGS: Tamil Nadu, Bihar — two strange stories from book of job

    Tamil Nadu and Bihar are a study in contrast, admit senior government officials and experts. Over the past five years, Tamil Nadu accounted for 10-15.3% of the country's annual work demand submitted by individuals, under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), while Bihar made up just 4-5.7%, according to the rural development ministry data.

    Demand under rural jobs scheme seen 27% lower in FY25

    The rural development ministry has pegged the 2024-25 person-day generation target (called labour budget) at 2.21 billion under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), down 27% from the actual level in the previous fiscal.

    Spending under rural jobs scheme up 4% in 2023-24

    Total expenditure under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) - including states' contribution for materials used in the work - stood at Rs 1.05 lakh crore in 2023-24, against Rs 1.01 lakh crore in the previous year, showed preliminary data compiled by the rural development ministry. Erratic monsoon reduced the typical large-scale migration of workers to farm activities in the second quarter of the financial year, experts said.

    Finance Ministry releases additional ₹3.4kcr for rural jobs guarantee scheme

    MGNREGS received additional ₹3,400 crore, raising total allocation to ₹89,400 crore. Person-days exceeded targets. 10% wage hike during 8.4% growth. 'Below normal' 2023 monsoon affected work demand projections.

    • MGNREGS wage hike just, based on Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labour: Govt source

      MGNREGS wage hike based on CPI-AL at 7.7%. New rates announced by Rural Development Ministry. Gujarat, MP, Andhra Pradesh see higher increases. West Bengal wages above many. Congress criticizes rates below Shramik NYAY guarantees.

      Wages for rural jobs guarantee scheme increased by 4-10%

      The wage revision was notified by the Union rural development ministry on Wednesday after clearance from the Election Commission as the Model Code of Conduct is in force for the Lok Sabha polls. The increases have been made on the 2023 wage rates under the flagship rural jobs scheme. Goa has seen the highest wage rate increase of Rs 34 to Rs 356 per day in the state, according to the notification.

      Centre likely to notify MGNREGS wage revision, calls it 'routine' exercise

      The Centre determines wages under the flagship scheme under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, which says the Central government may, by notification, specify the wage rate for its beneficiaries.

      Rahul writes to PM over 'plight' of MGNREGS workers in WB, urges Centre to release funds

      Gandhi recalls the UPA government's initiative of guaranteeing the right to work and highlights the importance of MGNREGS as a safety net and assured livelihood source.

      Budget 2024: Rural jobs scheme may get 47% higher outlay of Rs 88,000 crore

      In the upcoming interim budget for FY25, the Indian government is expected to allocate around ₹88,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), compared to the budgeted ₹60,000 crore for the current fiscal year. The allocation may increase if demand exceeds initial expectations.

      Budget 2024: NREGS likely to get another Rs 13,500 crore in revised estimate for 2023-24

      Union Budget 2024: The finance ministry may allocate about ₹13,500 crore more for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in this financial year, bringing the total outlay to about ₹88,000 crore. The additional amount could be part of the second batch of supplementary demands for grants, reflecting in the revised estimate.

      Will penalise states not MGNREGA workers if not linked with Aadhaar-based payment system: Minister Giriraj Singh

      Singh said while as per the earlier system, MGNREGA beneficiaries could receive payment through mixed route (National Automated Clearing House or APBS), it was brought to the notice of the Centre that in many cases beneficiaries have made repeated changes in the bank account number and many wage payment transactions were being rejected due to account number being old.

      Work demand under rural job scheme declines again in December

      The individuals who sought work under MNREGS in December represented 19.97 million households, down 5.7% from 21.18 million households a year earlier. Demand for work under the MGNREGS moderated for a second straight month in December from a year before. Most of the demand came from Tamil Nadu (3.35 million), Rajasthan (2.60 million), Madhya Pradesh (2.38 million), Uttar Pradesh (2.34 million) and Bihar (1.59 million).

      Work demand under rural jobs scheme eases in November

      Demand for work under MGNREGS eased in November after a five-month surge, indicating a slowdown in unskilled labor demand possibly due to increased industrial activity. This dip might alleviate pressure on additional budget allocation after exhausting the FY24 ₹60,000 crore outlay. November saw a 6.6% drop in individuals (20.98 million) and a 4.5% decline in households (17.7 million) seeking work compared to last year. Sequentially, both individuals and households seeking work decreased by 4.2% and 3.6%, respectively, from October levels.

      PMAY drives up MGNREGS wage costs

      MGNREGS wages of about ₹35,000-40,000 crore are estimated to have gone into the construction of houses under the PMAY (Gramin) since the scheme was rolled out in November 2016 by revamping the erstwhile India Awas Yojana, said the person. House construction has picked up pace in the last two years, pushing up the MGNREGS wage costs on such an account.

      Finance ministry releases Rs 10,000 crore in urgent aid for NREGS

      The unusual move came after 95% of the FY24 budgetary outlay of ₹60,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was exhausted well before the commencement of the winter session of parliament, thanks to a rise in work demand, the official told ET.

      Finance ministry may grant NREGS Rs 28,000 cr more, over and above budgeted Rs 60,000 cr

      Nearly 95% of the budgetary allocation for FY24 has already been released. The additional funds will be included in the first batch of supplementary demands for grants and will bring the total outlay for the scheme closer to last year's level of ₹90,000 crore. The government aims to maintain its fiscal deficit target of 5.9% of GDP by cutting wasteful expenditures and reallocating savings.

      Additional payments being approved for MGNREGS, no shortage of funds: Union minister Giriraj Singh

      The Union Rural Development Minister, Giriraj Singh, has dismissed criticisms of the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) not being given sufficient funds, stating that additional allocations will be sanctioned and there will be no shortage of funds. Singh also alleged large-scale corruption under the scheme in West Bengal and confirmed that a probe will be undertaken.

      Work demand under rural jobs scheme rises in H1

      Demand for work under India's rural employment scheme, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), has increased in the first half of FY24, defying expectations of a slowdown. The Ministry of Rural Development has released 93% of the budgetary allocation for the scheme, prompting the ministry to request additional funds. Despite a suspension of MGNREGS work in West Bengal due to alleged irregularities, the fund requirement remains high. Factors such as an underwhelming industrial recovery and below-normal monsoon rainfall have contributed to the increased demand for the scheme.

      'Most trusted digital ID in the world': India refutes Moody’s concerns about Aadhaar

      Reubtting Moody’s claims, India said that the investor service has made sweeping assertions against Aadhaar without citing any evidence or basis. The global rating major has challenged the reliability of biometric technologies, especially in hot and humid climates, and also pointed to consequent service denials.

      Deadline for mandatory use of Aadhaar-based payment for MGNREGA workers not to be extended beyond Aug 31

      The deadline for implementing the Aadhaar-based payment system as the only mode of payment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 will not be extended beyond August 31. According to a statement issued by the ministry in June, out of the total 14.28 crore active beneficiaries, Aadhaar number has been seeded with 13.75 crore.

      NREGS outlay for FY24 may see steep hike with 58% used in Q1

      The Centre may have to sharply increase the outlay for its flagship rural job guarantee scheme, with 58% of the budgeted Rs 60,000 crore for 2023-24 used up in the first quarter itself, an official indicated. Almost steady work demand and up to 10.4% hike in wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) have kept expenditure under the programme elevated, the official told ET on condition of anonymity.

      Work demand under NREGS down a tad in June quarter

      Person-days generated under the scheme were to the tune of 1,110 million between April and June this fiscal, against about 1,140 million and 1,160 million in the corresponding quarters of FY23 and FY22, respectively, showed an analysis by the rural development ministry.

      Demand for work under rural jobs scheme eases in key June quarter

      Person-days generated under the scheme totalled 1.11 billion during the first quarter of this fiscal year, against about 1.14 billion and 1.16 billion in the corresponding quarters of FY23 and FY22, respectively, according to an analysis by the rural development ministry.Suspension of MGNREGS work in West Bengal following alleged fund diversion contributed to the decline, experts said.

      Demand for NREGS work up on subdued farm activities

      About 44.23 million individuals opted for work under the scheme in June, up 2.3% from a year before, according to preliminary data compiled by rural development ministry. The month-on-month rise, however, was about 3.8% in June.

      Up to 90 per cent MGNREGS workers expected to be ABPS eligible by June-end: Officials

      The ministry has asserted that workers will not be refused work if they do not have an Aadhaar number. So far, around 74.9 per cent active workers have been marked eligible for the payment system, according to data on the ministry's website. The rural development ministry has asked states to organise camps and follow-up with beneficiaries to achieve 100 per cent coverage under ABPS. It has also clarified that beneficiaries should be requested to provide their Aadhaar number, but should not be refused work if they do not have one.

      Aadhaar-based pay must for MGNREGS wages from July 1

      The rural development ministry then decided to continue to allow payments through both ABPS and the usual electronic payment through the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) until March 31. It later extended the deadline to June 30.

      Work demand under MGNREGS expected to decline 27% in FY24

      The government has budgeted ₹60,000 crore under the scheme for FY24, lower than the budget estimate of ₹73,000 crore and revised estimate of ₹89,400 crore for FY23. However, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that more funds would be allocated for the scheme if required.

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