MGNREGA

Bengal's migrant workers are suffering. Centre must resume MNREGA now

November 10, 2025 12:30 pm

The Judiciary has cleared the way for its resumption. Why is Centre not paying heed?

'Start without delay': Calcutta HC orders Centre to resume 100-day MGNREGA work in Bengal

November 08, 2025 3:59 am

The scheme has remained suspended in Bengal for nearly three years. The state government has repeatedly alleged that the Centre withheld funds for the project, leading to its halt

TMC, Left hail SC’s MGNREGA order for Bengal: ‘Rebuke to Centre’s arrogance, injustice’

October 28, 2025 9:44 am

Khet Majoor Samity, which moved the High Court, says it will press for the scheme’s compliance; slams TMC for ‘taking credit’

SC rejects Centre's plea against HC order to implement MGNREGA in West Bengal

October 27, 2025 9:09 pm

"At this juncture, the endeavour of the court is to the implementation of the scheme in the state of West Bengal which has been kept in abeyance for the past close to three years," the High Court said.

How a new MGNREGA amendment pushes for spending on water conservation projects

September 29, 2025 7:21 am

The norms have specified minimum spending at the block level, based on their stage of groundwater extraction — “Over-exploited”, “Critical”, “Semi-critical” and “Safe”.

Centre asks states to conduct inquiry into 'high-cost' works under NREGA

August 26, 2025 11:51 am

Some states have submitted partial reports to the Centre on 'high-cost' works under NREGA, while others are yet to respond.

NITI Aayog conducts 'evaluation study' of MGNREGS amid proposal for 5.23 lakh crore outlay till 2029-30

August 05, 2025 4:36 pm

The Ministry of Finance has told all ministries and departments that no centrally sponsored scheme or central sector scheme will be considered for continuation beyond March 31, 2026, without a third-party evaluation.

Arrested in Gujarat MGNREGA ‘scam’, who are Congress vice-president Hirabhai Jotva, son Digvijay

June 29, 2025 10:47 pm

A prominent face in Saurashtra, Jotva began his political career as the sarpanch of Supasi village and now owns several businesses. Digvijay followed father into politics only last week after studying abroad

Gujarat Congress Vice President, son arrested in Rs 7.3 crore MGNREGA ‘scam’

June 27, 2025 10:56 pm

Arrest triggers political slugfest as Congress calls it ‘vindictive’ move by BJP, the latter refuses to react

Calcutta HC MGNREGA order: Govt to seek arrears, BJP says ‘won’t change anything’

June 19, 2025 5:28 am

The BJP, however, said the restart of the MGNREGA scheme in the state would not “solve the problems”.

MGNREGA Workers Deprived Of Dues, Protest

June 05, 2016 8:52 pm