Techies take up MNREGA project during lockdown to help their village in Karnataka
The Hindu
They worked for 30 man-days and each earned ₹299 per day
Five young techies from Bengaluru, who went back to their village during lockdown, decided to get their hands dirty to set an example to others. The youngsters, all from Melina Kuruvalli in Thirthahalli taluk, took up works under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme that benefited their village.More Related News

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