October 5, 2023 9:40 PM

Ministry of Rural Development says availability of funds is not a constraint for implementation of MGNREGA programme

The Ministry of Rural Development has said that the availability of funds is not a constraint for the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) programme. It said that MGNREGA is a demand-driven wage employment programme and the release of funds to States and UTs is a continuous process. It added that Central Government is making funds available keeping in view the demand for work. The Ministry seeks additional funds for the scheme as and when require...