Ministry of Rural Development

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...

More than 66,000 Amrit Sarovars constructed or rejuvenated so far across India under ambit of Mission Amrit Sarovar

More than 66 thousand Amrit Sarovars have been constructed or rejuvenated so far across the country under the ambit of Mission Amrit Sarovar. The aim of Mission Amrit Sarovar is to provide sustainable water sources, wherein every district is expected to construct or rejuvenate a minimum of 75 Amrit Sarovar. The Ministry of Rural Development in a statement said that so far, out of 1 lakh 12 thousand 277 identified Amrit Sarovars, the work for 81 thousand 425 Amrit Sarovars has started. It said, a...