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With pending wages and not enough work, MGNREGA workers migrate in big numbers; launch letter campaign to PM

Amid heated arguments between the Union and State governments over dues payable to the latter under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and Karnataka’s demand for increasing man-days from 100 to 150 because of prevailing drought, rural labourers have launched a letter campaign, addressed to Prime Minister…

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‘Koosina Mane’ child home launched near Nanjangud

Yathindra Siddaramaiah inaugurates Koosina Mane crèche for children of migrant & MGNREGA workers in Nanjangud, providing medical care, nutrition & safety.

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Parliamentary Proceedings | Opposition and Centre spar in Lok Sabha over delay in release of MGNREGA funds

Union Minister of State for Rural Development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha lashed out at TMC members and accused them of spreading “falsehood”

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Mamata writes to Modi urging release of funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to intervene and release National Health Mission funds, remove colour branding conditionalities for Health and Wellness Centres. Tussle between Centre and State over denial of funds for MGNREGA, PM Awaas Yojana

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Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Unease in Trinamool over Abhishek’s absence at key party event

Trinamool unease over Abhishek Banerjee's absence at key event; old & new tussle over functioning and decision making. Differences between old and new turks in Trinamool over functioning and decision making, with Abhishek Banerjee leading campaign against denial of wages and missing deadline for agitation.

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Case registered against two officers for misuse of grant under MGNREGA in Deodurg taluk

YADGIR: Police register case for misuse of ₹49.27 crore grant under MGNREGA in 33 gram panchayats in Deodurg taluk of Raichur district. Former Taluk Executive Officer and Assistant Director of (Rural Employment) accused of Sections 465, 409, 420 and 34 of Indian Penal Code. Misappropriation of funds during 2020-2023 found…

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Mysuru ZP CEO appreciates rural women SHG’s innovative venture

Rural women in H.D. Kote taluk, Mysuru, have innovatively produced cold-pressed oil through their self-help group, receiving appreciation from Mysuru Zilla Panchayat CEO K.M. Gayathri. She directed local panchayat authorities to provide marketing facilities and advised village residents to make use of benefits under MGNREGA. She also checked uniform/shoe distribution,…

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Farm workers urge govt. to launch drought relief works immediately

Farm workers in Dharwad stage protest march demanding immediate launch of drought relief works. Complaining that no funds have been released under NDRF and SDRF, they urge govt. to extend MGNREGA works for entire year, waive crop loans and school/college fees for farmers' children.

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Centre does not seem to be serious about drought relief in State, says Minister

Minister Patil criticizes Union gov't for lack of drought relief in Belagavi, Karnataka. He urges BJP MPs to convince Union gov't to support farmers. State gov't declared all taluks as drought-hit & released funds for drinking water works. Cabinet decided to allow all willing workers to get work under MGNREGA.…

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KEA Bluetooth scam will not be entrusted to CBI: Priyank Kharge

The Police Department is thoroughly investigating the KEA Bluetooth scam in which some candidates used Bluetooth devices for writing examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, and the State government is ready to conduct a high-level investigation if necessary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has said.

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Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

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MGNREGA unveils remarkable growth in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has done well in MGNREGA implementation, showcasing a remarkable 18.9% increase in person-days generated during the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the same period in FY 2022-23, according to a report by the research group LibTech India released, in Visakhapatnam, on October 26.

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TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by October 31: Abhishek Banerjee

Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various Central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of this month, senior party leader Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has…

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Karnataka seeks pending dues from Centre under MGNREGA to help mitigate drought condition

As 216 taluks in Karnataka are reeling under drought, the Congress government has requested the Centre to release pending MNREGA wage component to ensure effective implementation of the job scheme.

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MGNREGA protest boosts Abhishek’s stature in Trinamool Congress

Trinamool Congress leadership has raised pitch on pending MGNREGA wages in West Bengal. CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Centre, held dharna & Abhishek Banerjee led 2500 MGNREGA job card holders to Delhi in protest.

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Trinamool calls off MGNREGS protests at Raj Bhawan after Governor’s assurance

Trinamool Congress leadership met West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, submitted a memorandum on pending MGNREGS wages of 20 lakh people. Governor assured to take up the matter with Centre, and upon his assurance, the party called off protests. Abhishek Banerjee asked Governor to write to Centre in two weeks,…

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Budget deficit in MGNREGS an indicator of the deepening rural distress: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh: MGNREGS budget exhausted in six months of the current financial year, indicating "deepening rural distress" and “rising inequality". Modi government’s priorities seen in 48% SUV sales, while digitisation used to discourage demand for MGNREGA.

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RTI queries reveal several irregularities in MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal

The RTI response obtained by activist Biswanath Goswami, earlier this year points out “works relating to earth work have many serious shortcomings.”

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TMC workers stage protest at Rajghat seeking scheme-related funds from Centre; Abhishek Banerjee alleges ‘conspiracy’ to stop them

TMC General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that the attempts were made by the Central Government to stop his party’s protest against the Centre demanding funds for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other schemes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare schemes | Explained

Why does the government favour Aadhaar-based authentication for rations under the public distribution system and government-to-citizen cash transfer programmes such as wage payments in MGNREGS? What are some common problems faced by rights-holders?

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Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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Government carrying out 'planned euthanasia' of MGNREGA: Congress

The Congress accused the Centre of carrying out a “planned euthanasia” of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme by “inordinately delaying” the funding of social audits, claiming this results in compromising the process which is used by the government to deny funds to the States.

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MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States

MGNREGA's social audit units meant to detect malpractice have failed, with only 14% of flagged misappropriation recovered.

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