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Union Minister Giriraj Singh launches Annual Capacity Building plan in New Delhi

Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh today launched the Annual Capacity Building plan of his Ministry at a function in New Delhi. The Annual Capacity Building Plan is a comprehensive strategic document designed to aid in the development and improvement of skills of individuals. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Singh said, the capacity building will enhance the work efficiency of the officials and will help remove the shortcomings in the nature of working. &nb...

August 1, 2023 12:45 PM

Union Minister Giriraj Singh denies report government is reducing the 25 percent budget of MGNREGA in this financial year

Union Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh denied the report that the government is reducing the 25 percent budget of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, MGNREGA in this financial year. Replying to a question in Lok Sabha, the minister asserted that the Centre is committed to release funds to the states and union territories as per the provision of the scheme. He further said that whenever additional funds are required, the Ministry of Finance is requested to provi...