Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work

From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though there are no such formal orders From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed…

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though…
• From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed
• not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though there are no such formal orders From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands
• of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• are no such formal orders From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued,…
• Full context often emerges as officials, markets, or courts add updates.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed
• not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though there are no such formal orders From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands
• of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA