Archive · 29 May 2025
MGNREGA Workers in Haveri Await Delayed Wages
MGNREGA, a program that provides work in rural areas, is facing payment delays in Haveri, Karnataka.
Over 50,000 workers are waiting for their wages, totaling around Rs 16 crore.
This is causing financial problems for the workers, making it difficult to pay for necessities like school fees and medical expenses.
The government is responsible for paying the wages within 15 days, but delays have occurred.
Officials state that the funds will be released soon.
Workers are asking for their wages to be paid promptly so that they can manage their daily lives.
The government should release grants for the welfare of the scheme.
Over 50,000 MGNREGA workers in Haveri district are awaiting approximately Rs 16 crore in delayed wages.
Workers are experiencing financial hardship due to the payment delays.
MGNREGA guidelines stipulate wage payment within 15 days of work completion.
Delayed wages are making it difficult for workers to cover essential expenses.
Government officials state that funds are being released to pay the pending wages.
- Who
- Over 50,000 MGNREGA workers in Haveri, Karnataka.
- What
- Delayed wage payments for MGNREGA workers.
- When
- Wages have been delayed since April 17.
- Where
- Haveri district, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Delays in fund disbursement from the central government.
MGNREGA Workers
Government Officials
Financial Impact vs. Fund Availability
MGNREGA Workers
Workers are experiencing significant financial hardship due to delayed wages.
Government Officials
Funds are being released, and wages will be paid soon.
- Total Delayed Wages
- Approximately Rs 16 crore
- Number of Workers Affected
- Over 50,000
- Daily Wage Rate
- Rs 370
- Required Wage Payment Timeframe
- Within 15 days of work completion
- Location
- Haveri district, Karnataka