Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Congress Slams Government's Handling of MGNREGA Scheme
The Congress party is upset about how the government is managing a program called MGNREGA, which provides jobs in rural areas.
They believe the government is trying to weaken the program by not giving it enough money, which has caused delays in payments and stagnant wages.
The Congress wants the government to increase wages and change how payments are made.
They also claim the government is capping spending on MGNREGA.
This is according to a post from Jairam Ramesh on X, who shared a report claiming these issues.
Congress criticized the government's handling of the MGNREGA scheme.
Jairam Ramesh shared a media report on X, which stated the government capped MGNREGA spending.
The Congress alleged the government is working to undermine MGNREGA through restricted funds.
Congress wants increased MGNREGA wages and opposes mandatory Aadhar payments.
The report claims that the government has a large amount of pending dues.
- Who
- The Congress party, specifically Jairam Ramesh, criticized the government.
- What
- The Congress criticized the government's handling of the MGNREGA scheme, claiming the government is working on undermining the program.
- When
- The news was reported on June 11.
- Where
- The news was reported from New Delhi.
- Why
- The Congress believes the government's actions are detrimental to the MGNREGA program.
Congress's Stance
Government's Stance
Handling of MGNREGA
Congress's Stance
MGNREGA is being undermined by government actions, including restricted funds.
Government's Stance
The article does not provide the government's view.
- Scheme
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
- Party Criticizing
- Congress
- Critic's Name
- Jairam Ramesh
- Alleged Action
- Capping spending
- Proposed Action
- Increase MGNREGA wages
- Pending Dues
- Rs. 21,000 crores