Rural Development Ministry

NDA minister praises MNREGS months after PM Modi's criticism

In March, the prime minister, while replying to the debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Lok Sabha, was particularly severe on the Congress on its pet scheme MNREGS.

Cabinet approves direct release of wages to MGNREGA workers

The cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the scheme for better implementation of the MNREGA and provide empowerment of states.

Govt likely to take call on re-promulgating land ordinance Saturday

The government is likely to take a call on re-promulgating the controversial land acquisition ordinance on Saturday.

200 crore roadside trees: How Nitin Gadkari's math is flawed

Not just highways, every road in India will have to be lined with trees to achieve Nitin Gadkari’s target. Will his government then turn to claim natural forests in the name of development?