Centre committed to releasing funds for MGNREGA wage and material payments
The Hindu
Scheme faces a negative net balance of ₹8,686 crore
The Centre is committed to releasing funds for proper implementation of its flagship , the Rural Development Ministry said on Saturday. of ₹8,686 crore, including payments due.
“Government of India is committed to release funds for wage and material payments for proper implementation of the scheme, as per provisions of the act and guidelines applicable for Central Government as well as State Governments. Whenever additional fund is required, the Ministry of Finance is requested to provide the funds,” said the Ministry statement, adding that last year, the Finance Ministry had allocated ₹50,000 crore additional funds for the scheme over and above the initial budget estimate.
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