MNREGA world's largest public works programme: World Bank
India's rural employment guarantee programme MNREGA has been ranked as the world's largest public works programme, providing social security net to almost 15 percent of the country's population, the World Bank has said.
Jul 08, 2015, 00:26 AM IST
Centre asks states to prepare for lower monsoon rains
With the MeT office indicating a below normal rainfall across the country in the coming monsoon season, the Centre has asked the states to make preparations to deal with the situation and take up works under the rural job scheme MNREGA.
May 13, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Over Rs 12,000 cr MNREGA payments delayed in 2013-14 beyond 15 days: Govt
Payments of over Rs 12,000 crore were delayed beyond the stipulated period of 15 days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in 2013-14, the government today said.
Jul 17, 2014, 19:29 PM IST
Govt to continue with MNREGA scheme
Noting that there are variations in demand for work under MNREGA, Government today said it would continue with the rural job scheme.
Jul 14, 2014, 15:29 PM IST
Economic Survey 2013-14: Stable govt, global economic recovery can help Indian tourism
Benefiting from a stable government capable of bringing quick reforms and revival of global economy, the Indian tourism sector can look forward to an average annual growth of 7.9 percent per year till 2023.
Jul 09, 2014, 16:04 PM IST
Punjab govt to audit accounts of 450 panchayats
The Punjab government has ordered audit of accounts of 450 village panchayats following complaints in the implementation of MNREGA scheme there.
Jun 19, 2014, 20:09 PM IST
