Archive · 21 May 2025
Congress Demands ₹400 Daily Wage for MGNREGA Workers
The Congress party wants to increase the money paid to workers under the MGNREGA program, aiming for ₹400 per day.
They say the current wages are too low.
They also point out that many workers don't get enough work days and the program isn't working as well as it should.
They believe the government isn't giving enough money to the program.
The Congress wants a group to decide how wages should be set, so it's not just the government making the decision.
The Congress had previously raised these issues during a tour, and they continue to be a concern.
Congress demands MGNREGA wages be increased to ₹400 per day.
The call came on May 21, 2025, from Jairam Ramesh.
The Congress cited issues like low wages and implementation gaps in the MGNREGA scheme.
A report indicated many households don't receive the promised work days.
The Congress criticizes inadequate budget allocation for the scheme.
- Who
- Jairam Ramesh of the Congress party, and MGNREGA workers.
- What
- The Congress is calling for an increase in MGNREGA wages to ₹400 per day.
- When
- The Congress made the demand on May 21, 2025, citing issues persisting for months.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The Congress is demanding increased MGNREGA wages and better implementation due to low wages and implementation gaps.
- Proposed Wage Increase
- ₹400 per day
- Demand Date
- May 21, 2025
- Key Figure
- Jairam Ramesh
- Scheme Addressed
- MGNREGA
