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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Parliament panel slams govt for keeping MGNREGS funding static at Rs 86,000 crore since 2023–24
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel on Monday criticised the government for not increasing the allocation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), expressing concern that funding has remained static at Rs 86,000 crore since the revised estimates of 2023–24. In a report tabled in Parliament, the Department-Related Parliamentary Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj stressed that the effective implementation of the scheme hinges on 'timely and adequate' funding. 'The Committee is concerned to note that the allocation has remained unchanged since the 2023–24 revised estimates,' the report stated. It added that given MGNREGS's role in providing employment to rural and marginalised communities, consistent funding is essential for uninterrupted implementation. The panel questioned the government's rationale behind the stagnation in allocations, particularly for a demand-driven scheme like MGNREGS. It reiterated its earlier recommendation to reassess funding needs and raise allocations at the revised estimate stage if necessary. In its response, the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) maintained that fund disbursal is a 'continuous and demand-driven process,' and assured that the Centre remains committed to ensuring timely fund availability in coordination with the Ministry of Finance. The committee, however, dismissed the reply as 'stereotypical' and lacking seriousness, noting it merely outlined procedural aspects without addressing the core funding concerns. 'The Committee feels an immediate need for greater coordination between the DoRD and Ministry of Finance to ensure seamless implementation,' the report said. It reaffirmed its call for increased allocation to meet the scheme's objectives. According to budget data, Rs 89,153.71 crore was spent on MGNREGS in 2023–24. However, allocations for 2024–25 and 2025–26 remained fixed at Rs 86,000 crore each.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Parliamentary panel questions rationale behind not increasing MGNREGS allocation
A parliamentary panel on Monday questioned the government's rationale behind not increasing the allocation of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and expressed concern over the fact that the allocation for the scheme has been kept "static" since the revised estimates of 2023-24. In a report tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Department Related Parliamentary Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj said proper implementation of the scheme depends on "timely and adequate" allocations. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program "The Committee are concerned to note that the allocation of funds under MGNREGA have been kept static at Rs 86,000 crore since the Revised Estimates for 2023-24," the panel said in an action-taken report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo It said since the scheme ensures employment to rural poor and the downtrodden sections of the society, its proper implementation totally hinges upon timely and adequate allocation of funds to all the states and Union territories. "Keeping this in view, the Committee are unable to comprehend the rationale for not increasing the allocation of funds under MGNREGA since 2023-24," it said. Live Events The panel said with the MGNREGS being a demand-driven scheme, it had recommended to the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) that the requirement for fund allocation should be looked afresh and the funds can be raised at the Revised Estimates stage accordingly. In its action-taken reply, the DoRD said the release of funds to states is a continuous and demand-driven process. The DoRD said the Centre is committed to ensuring the timely availability of funds based on the actual requirement for work on the ground, and as and when additional financial requirements arise, the ministry continues to engage with the Ministry of Finance for the provision of requisite funds. The committee, however, said it finds the reply "stereotypical in nature, delineating only the provisions of the scheme without addressing the core issue with the seriousness it warrants". "The Committee, therefore, feel that there is an immediate need for a much more concerted and synchronised action between the nodal ministry and Ministry of Finance to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the scheme," it said. "In view of this, the Committee reiterate their recommendation for increased allocation of funds to MGNREGA to achieve its targets," it added. According to budget documents, an amount of Rs 89,153.71 crore was spent on the MGNREGS in 2023-24. In 2024-25, an amount of Rs 86,000 crore was allocated to the flagship scheme in the budget and the revised estimate later that year was also Rs 86,000 crore. In 2025-26, the allocation for the scheme was again Rs 86,000 crore.
News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Parliamentary panel questions rationale behind not increasing MGNREGS allocation
New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A parliamentary panel on Monday questioned the government's rationale behind not increasing the allocation of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and expressed concern over the fact that the allocation for the scheme has been kept 'static" since the revised estimates of 2023-24. In a report tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Department Related Parliamentary Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj said proper implementation of the scheme depends on 'timely and adequate" allocations. 'The Committee are concerned to note that the allocation of funds under MGNREGA have been kept static at Rs 86,000 crore since the Revised Estimates for 2023-24," the panel said in an action-taken report. It said since the scheme ensures employment to rural poor and the downtrodden sections of the society, its proper implementation totally hinges upon timely and adequate allocation of funds to all the states and Union territories. 'Keeping this in view, the Committee are unable to comprehend the rationale for not increasing the allocation of funds under MGNREGA since 2023-24," it said. The panel said with the MGNREGS being a demand-driven scheme, it had recommended to the Department of Rural Development (DoRD) that the requirement for fund allocation should be looked afresh and the funds can be raised at the Revised Estimates stage accordingly. In its action-taken reply, the DoRD said the release of funds to states is a continuous and demand-driven process. The DoRD said the Centre is committed to ensuring the timely availability of funds based on the actual requirement for work on the ground, and as and when additional financial requirements arise, the ministry continues to engage with the Ministry of Finance for the provision of requisite funds. The committee, however, said it finds the reply 'stereotypical in nature, delineating only the provisions of the scheme without addressing the core issue with the seriousness it warrants". 'The Committee, therefore, feel that there is an immediate need for a much more concerted and synchronised action between the nodal ministry and Ministry of Finance to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the scheme," it said. 'In view of this, the Committee reiterate their recommendation for increased allocation of funds to MGNREGA to achieve its targets," it added. According to budget documents, an amount of Rs 89,153.71 crore was spent on the MGNREGS in 2023-24. In 2024-25, an amount of Rs 86,000 crore was allocated to the flagship scheme in the budget and the revised estimate later that year was also Rs 86,000 crore. In 2025-26, the allocation for the scheme was again Rs 86,000 crore. PTI AO RC view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
