Himachal Pradesh Increases MGNREGA Man-Days After Devastating Monsoon
Himachal Pradesh has increased MGNREGA man-days from 100 to 150 in response to monsoon disasters. The decision, supported by the Union Ministry, aims to aid calamity-hit areas. The initiative will utilize existing project budgets, with the state suffering significant losses and 427 deaths since June 20.
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Following devastating rain-induced disasters across Himachal Pradesh, the state's regulations under the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) have been amended, increasing annual work days from 100 to 150, officials announced Friday. This adjustment specifically targets regions hardest hit by the disasters.
According to an official statement, the entire state has been declared calamity-hit, naturally raising the demand under MGNREGA. The Union Ministry of Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development has thus recommended, and approved, additional man-days.
These additional work days will commence with the agreement of both state and Central governments, utilizing budgets for already sanctioned projects. The state has suffered losses amounting to Rs 4,754 crore, with 427 casualties in rain-related incidents since the monsoon began on June 20.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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