Over ₹44 crore released under MGNREGS so far: Centre tells Lok Sabha
In a written reply, the minister gave the figures of disbursements of wages, material and admin components till July 17, 2025.
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According to the revelation, the amount disbursed is almost half of the total allocation of ₹86,000 crore earmarked for the financial year 2025-26.
In a written reply to a separate question, MoS Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan said the allocation included full pending wage liabilities and 50% of Material Liabilities of the previous financial year.
'Regarding budget allocation for MGNREGS, it is submitted that, for the financial year 2024-25, budget allocation of ₹86,000 crore has been made, which was the highest ever allocation for the scheme at the Budget Estimate (BE) stage since inception. In the financial year 2025-26, the Government has retained this allocation at ₹86,000 crore, ensuring continued support for rural employment,' Mr. Chouhan said.
He said that keeping in view the demand-driven nature of the scheme, the rural development ministry closely monitors demand for employment at the ground level and seeks additional funds from the Finance as and when required.
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