Centre sanctions under MGNREGS are approximately Rs 29,999 crore

During the period 2024-25, the deadlock was ended by the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Assurance Scheme (MGNREGS) and the Ministry of Rural Development has approved Rs 2,851 crore of approximately Rs 2,851 crore. Overall, the Ministry of Trade Unions has set aside Rs 29,999 crore, which also includes the distribution for that year.

The total debt owed in the previous year was about Rs 317 billion. According to the salaries of the Ministry of Rural Development (MGNREGS) and the union officials of the union officials, among the beneficiaries of Rs 28.51 belonging to the pre-determined caste, approximately Rs 74 billion, Rs 43 crore and Rs 2068 crore respectively, respectively, of Rs 74 billion, Rs 43 crore and Rs 2068 crore respectively. A copy of the exchange has also been marked to the Tamil Nadu government.

So far, the state government has received Rs 1,111.11 crore. As far as material components are concerned, the owed amount for 2024-25 is Rs 1,246 crore. The state government wants to get a balance from the coalition government.

Unpaid wages have been a concern for beneficiaries and state governments since November last year. Chief Minister MK Stalin also contacted the Alliance Government.

At one stage, Mr Stalin claimed that the union government led by the “ruthless” BJP led by the United Manchester United Progressive League system was working to end the program, which is “the backbone and blood of the rural economy”.

The ruling DMK also staged a demonstration in Tamil Nadu, demanding the release of funds. About a week ago, residents of Thirumani village in Vellore district turned to Roko. Earlier this month, in the Erode area, workers in Sathyamangalam decided to give up their get off work until they pay their owed money.

In Tamil Nadu, nearly 910,000 workers belonging to 7.6 million families are actively participating in MGNREGS. Up to 86% of employed people are provided to female workers, and nearly 29% are from SC/ST families. It covers approximately 10,000 different baptist workers every year. Meanwhile, the Office of the Rural Development Commissioner of the State Council has sent a circular to all collectors, which was held at the Gram Sabha meeting held on Mayday.