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After note ban, there has been a slump of 23 per cent in employment generation through the MGNREGA as compared to the month of October. (Representational image)

Why Sadak Yojana scores over NREGA

Most verticals of the economic main frame are facing a slowdown and even a sharp tapering off in activity.

20 Sept 2017 2:38 AM IST

On Monday, the rupee had gained 9 paise to close at 66.92 per dollar in view of strong foreign capital inflows coupled with a firm equity market.

Wages paid timely in 85 pc cases this fiscal under MGNREGA: Govt

Around Rs 36,500 crore (76 per cent of the total allocation) has already been released in this financial year.

15 Sept 2017 6:00 PM IST

The Minister of Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, said the government has been of view that Right to Privacy should be fundamental right. (Photo: PTI)

Govt saved Rs 57,000 cr through DBT scheme: Prasad

Govt also launched Centre for IoT, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and incubation centres.

15 Sept 2017 5:13 PM IST

A farmer walks past a field as dark clouds hover over Amritsar. It is a harsh reality that the country with the highest growth rate is also home for the largest number of poor on the planet. (Photo: PTI)

Mission Freedom from Poverty

At present, most of government schemes have been conceived as a social security measures.

7 Sept 2017 6:41 AM IST

In March 2018, after a three-year lull, the Railway Recruitment Board put out nationwide advertisements for about 100,000 available posts, including trackmen, porters and electricians. Over 23 million people applied. This overwhelming response is not an aberration. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

The real crisis: A widening Bharat-India gap

It is the bottom of the pyramid which is looking for economic inclusion. Its absorption is vital for the well-being of...

17 Oct 2018 12:48 AM IST

Congress party leader P Chidambaram during an event. (Photo: PTI)

Witnessing jobless growth, government 'clueless': Chidambaram

Chidambaram said, 'A 'job' is certain, regular and reasonably secure. We want to know how many such jobs have been...

28 Jan 2018 8:39 PM IST

After note ban, there has been a slump of 23 per cent in employment generation through the MGNREGA as compared to the month of October. (Representational image)

Decline in MGNREGA employment

In 2016-17, MGNREGA was allocated Rs 38,500 crore in the Union Budget.

18 Feb 2018 7:10 AM IST

The government has decided to increase the New Fund Offer (NFO) size of Bharat 22 ETF from Rs 8,000 crore to Rs 14,500 crore. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Rs 51600 crore released to states under MGNREGA in 2017-18: Govt

Under MGNREGA, wage seekers are entitled to receive compensation at the rate of 0.05 per cent of the unpaid wages per...

5 Feb 2018 4:42 PM IST

Amartya Sen was honoured with Bharat Ratna in 1999.

India has taken quantum jump in wrong direction' since 2014: Amartya...

The economist also said the govt has also deflected from issues of inequalities, caste system and scheduled tribes have...

8 July 2018 7:06 PM IST

Bhupendra Yadav

Don't believe in one-party rule; Opposition claim baseless: Bhupendra...

BJP state in-charge says he is confident of party winning over 220 seats with allies.

18 Oct 2019 1:22 AM IST

Gehlot seeks Rs 1000 crore under MGNREGA from Centre

Rajasthan is among the top states to implement MGNREGA scheme and nearly 42.33 lakh rural families have been given work...

20 Feb 2019 11:53 AM IST

Kumaraswamy urged the Prime Minister to expedite the process to release Rs.2064.30 crore as per SDRF/ NDRF norms for drought relief and mitigation. (ANI)

K'taka CM meets PM Modi, seeks release of funds

Kumaraswamy seeked for release of pending funds under NDRF and MGNREGA for drought relief.

9 March 2019 4:08 PM IST