Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Jairam Ramesh Criticizes MGNREGA's Uncertain Future
The Congress party is worried about the future of a big jobs program in India called MGNREGA.
It's been 20 years since it was created, but they believe the current government isn't giving it enough money.
They say that the government has already spent most of the money for the year, which might cause problems.
They also point out that the money for the program hasn't increased much, and some new technology makes it harder for people to get jobs.
The Congress wants the government to give the program more money, pay workers more, and stop using the technology that is causing the problems.
Jairam Ramesh expressed concerns over MGNREGA's future on its 20th anniversary.
Ramesh stated that the scheme's future is uncertain under the current government.
The Finance Ministry has spent 60% of MGNREGA's budget in five months.
MGNREGA has been underfunded for the past 11 years.
The Congress demands increased funding, better wages, and a halt to exclusionary technology.
- Who
- Jairam Ramesh, Congress
- What
- Criticized the future of MGNREGA
- When
- September 6th, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight concerns about MGNREGA underfunding and its future
Congress's Stance
Modi Government (Implied)
Funding of MGNREGA
Congress's Stance
MGNREGA has been underfunded.
Modi Government (Implied)
The Modi government has not commented on the alleged underfunding in this article.
Wage Levels
Congress's Stance
Demands a minimum wage of Rs 400 per day to kickstart real income growth.
Modi Government (Implied)
The Modi government has not commented on the wage levels in this article.
Use of Technology
Congress's Stance
Opposes exclusionary technology, like NMMS and ABPS.
Modi Government (Implied)
The Modi government has not commented on the use of technology in this article.
- Scheme Anniversary
- 20 years since MGNREGA became law
- Criticism
- MGNREGA's uncertain future under current government
- Allegation
- MGNREGA has been underfunded for 11 years
- Financial Issue
- 60% of the budget spent in five months
- Party Making Allegations
- Congress
- Demands
- Significant budget enhancement, Rs 400 minimum wage, halt to exclusionary technology
