Under the feature, MGNREGS workers must mark attendance from within 10-mt radius of a spot at a geo-tagged worksite. As a result, some of them have to walk back long distances to do so.
The system, first introduced in 2017, was finally made mandatory in January. But a panel report tabled Thursday, says all ‘major bottlenecks’ should be resolved first.
Six months into FY24, many states have either exceeded or sanctioned over 90% of their work days under programme, it is learnt. Some have also sought review of their labour budget.
In a letter to FM Nirmala Sitharaman, EAS Sarma cites study that says many MGNREGS workers in an Andhra tribal area have to travel significant distances to claim their wages.
Social justice ministry noted that its field report indicated a deepening of caste division within village communities over segregation of workers into SCs, STs and others.
According to a new NREGA tracker launched by activists, 7.62 crore households have received jobs under the scheme between April and June, the highest since 2017-18.
Led by Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, the panel recommends expanding MGNREGA's ambit to include work in private enterprises such as factories, construction sites.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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