Tag: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Rahul Gandhi Joins ‘Bihar Bandh’ Protests Over Voter List Revisions Ahead of State Elections

The protests, which escalated across Patna and other regions, saw Congress workers blocking roads, burning tyres, and preventing vehicles from moving. Some workers lay down on the roads as a form of resistance.

July 9, 2025

Karnataka Ministers Seek Increased Central Funds for Agricultural Mechanization in Meeting with Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan

Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa extended a warm welcome to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, praising his dedication to farmers' welfare and rural development.

January 18, 2025

Over 73 per cent of Agriculture Budget goes towards welfare measures, subsidies: ICRIER

The total expenditure for the rural-agrarian sector is approximately Rs. 6.2 trillion, which constitutes 13 per cent of the overall budget of Rs. 48.2 trillion in FY25.

August 2, 2024

“We should be allowed to protest peacefully”: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

The meeting of the Farmers unions and the central government is scheduled for 5 pm on Thursday.

February 15, 2024

Chaos at Shambhu border as farmers attempt to breach barricades, police fire tear gas

Farmers were seen attempting to remove the cement barricade with their tractors as they tried to cross the Shambhu border.

February 13, 2024

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Police fire tear gas on protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

To ensure law and order, Delhi police have already enforced Section 144, restricting entry of tractor trolleys and large assemblies.

February 13, 2024

Bengal departmental secretaries summoned to Delhi to discuss pending central dues

According to information, meetings will take place on January 23 between the secretaries and Union government officials.

January 20, 2024

Release of MGNREGA dues to be decided after meeting of central, WB officials: Mamata after meeting PM Modi

The West Bengal CM said PM Modi informed her that the decision would be taken after a two-member central delegation team meets officials of the state government.

December 20, 2023

Have written to PM asking for time to meet him: Mamata on stoppage of MGNREGA funds

She alleged that money has not been transferred from the central government for the work that has already been done under the MGNREGA programme.

December 9, 2023