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mahatma gandhi national rural employment guarantee act news

Four MGNREGA workers run over by truck in Andhra

Four MGNREGA workers run over by truck in Andhra
india news
Published on May 17, 2026 05:16 am IST

CAG audit flags gaps in MGNREGA execution in Karnataka

CAG audit flags gaps in MGNREGA execution in Karnataka
india news
Published on Mar 25, 2026 08:10 am IST

Adjournment motion over MNREGA disallowed, Cong walks out of Chhattisgarh House

Former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel alleged that the Union government diluted the rights guaranteed under MNREGA. (X)
india news
Published on Mar 17, 2026 03:25 pm IST

VB-G RAM G is snatching away rural job rights: CM

VB-G RAM G is snatching away rural job rights: CM
india news
Published on Feb 24, 2026 07:56 am IST

We will continue our fight to save MGNREGA: UP Cong chief Ajay Rai

Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai at a press conference in Lucknow on February 14. (Sourced)
lucknow news
Updated on Feb 14, 2026 07:32 pm IST

Karnataka govt moves resolution to reinstate MGNREGA

Karnataka govt moves resolution to reinstate MGNREGA
india news
Published on Feb 04, 2026 08:20 am IST

Cong will force govt to reinstate MGNREGA, says Pramod Tiwari

Deputy Leader of Oppn in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari (2nd from left) at Congress Seva Dal programme in Prayagraj on Jan 11 (HT photo)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 12, 2026 03:58 am IST

Why employment guarantee law called for an overhaul

Under the earlier regime, exclusion frequently stemmed from weak planning, limited administrative capacity, and operational bottlenecks. The new Act seeks to mitigate these risks. (REUTERS)
opinion
Published on Jan 05, 2026 09:04 pm IST

BJP to launch awareness campaign on VB-G RAM G Act in Punjab from Jan 7: Jakhar

The campaign will be launched from the Fazilka district. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 04, 2026 06:26 am IST

UP Congress appoints district coordinators for ‘Save MGNREGA’ campaign

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai (File)
lucknow news
Published on Jan 03, 2026 10:08 pm IST

T’gana assembly adopts resolution against VB G RAM G Act

T’gana assembly adopts resolution against VB G RAM G Act
india news
Published on Jan 03, 2026 07:20 am IST

Cong plans nationwide ‘save MGNREGA’ stir

Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal in Delhi on Saturday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT)
india news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 04:22 am IST

Punjab, VB–G RAM G and limits of a ‘special session’

Punjab is about 2.3% of India’s population, yet in 2024-25, it generated roughly 309 lakh person-days — about 1.1% of the national total — and received about 1.5% of the national wage-fund releases.
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 04:14 am IST

Siddaramaiah to attend CWC meeting in Delhi

The meeting comes amid the ongoing speculation on a change in the state’s top leadership. (PTI)
india news
Published on Dec 27, 2025 06:48 am IST

State preparing legal, political challenge to NREGA overhaul

Priyank Kharge (AFP)
india news
Published on Dec 25, 2025 07:08 am IST

Govt set to scrap MGNREGA, to bring Viksit Bharat G Ram G rural job scheme

The new programme will provide 125 days of unskilled manual labour. (File photo)
india news
Updated on Dec 16, 2025 12:02 am IST

Reasi DC orders termination of 4 RDD officials for corrupt practices

Furthermore, the DC has taken up the matter with the secretary, RDD, recommending strict and exemplary action against the permanent employees who were posted during the period of irregularities. (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 06, 2025 07:52 am IST

Mallikarjun Kharge backs recommendation for fixed MGNREGA wage, attacks govt

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

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

The Centre had stopped sending funds under the scheme to the state since March 2022. (Calcutta high court website)
kolkata news
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:32 am IST

Fund misappropriation in most states: Govt data

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

Nirmala Sitharaman, TMC MP spar over central funds

Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 01:41 am IST

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

With nearly ₹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)
chandigarh news
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 08:28 am IST

Bengal taking precautions to stop misuse of MGNREGA funds: Officials

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (File Photo)
kolkata news
Published on Feb 07, 2024 08:34 pm IST

Meet Teetar Singh, the Raj candidate who lost over 30 polls but contesting again

Teetar Singh
india news
Published on Nov 07, 2023 12:43 pm IST

TMC to send 5 million letters to PM Modi over denial of central schemes benefits

The Centre had stopped sending funds to West Bengal under the MGNREGA since November 2021. (Representative file image)
kolkata news
Updated on Sept 27, 2023 03:24 pm IST

18 years on, Punjab has no rules for disbursal of unemployment allowance

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee gives legal guarantee of at least 100 days of work, in a financial year, to adult members of a rural household who demand employment and are willing to do unskilled manual jobs. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 25, 2023 01:29 am IST

Bhagwant Mann bats for optimum utilisation of MGNREGA scheme

Mann said the scheme is important as it provides enhancement of livelihood security. (ANI File Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 10:31 pm IST

Wild growth, stagnating water: Mohali smart schools in bad shape

Wild growth outside the Government Smart Middle School at Kasauli village in Majri block of Mohali district.
chandigarh news
Updated on Sept 13, 2020 10:21 pm IST

Report seeks special financial help for resource-starved Bihar

The report said there is also an additional dimension of the economic impact--the return of migrant workers and the loss of remittances that they used to send to their families in Bihar.
patna news
Published on Sept 12, 2020 10:38 am IST

Yogi Adityanath wants global publicity campaign for Ram temple in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said all development works in the temple town of Ayodhya must be executed while keeping its ancient culture intact.
india news
Published on Sept 04, 2020 09:17 am IST
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