How much does Bihar currently owe under the MGNREGS scheme and what is the response from the Centre

₹1,570 crore owed to Bihar under MGNREGS, Centre tells Rajya Sabha
  • Bihar currently owes ₹1,570 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
  • The Centre has informed the Rajya Sabha about the pending amount owed to Bihar.
  • The delay in releasing funds to states for MGNREGS implementation can hamper the livelihoods of rural workers and affect the overall effectiveness of the scheme.
  • The Centre needs to ensure timely disbursal of funds to states to avoid such backlog issues and ensure smooth implementation of MGNREGS.
  • Both the Centre and state governments need to work together to address the financial gaps and prioritize the welfare of rural workers who rely on MGNREGS for livelihood support.
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