The government is not in favour of continuing with the MGNREGA scheme forever as it is for the poor and the Modi government's larger goal is to eradicate poverty, Union Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Wednesday said. He said the overall budgetary allocation for MGNREGA has increased from Rs 55,000 crore in 2018-19 to Rs 60,000 crore 2019-20. The minister also made it clear that the government does not want to continue with MGNREGA forever as it is for poor. "Entire House knows about NPAs of big people (corporate) whereas women self help groups have only 2.7% NPAs and are ensuring employment for poor women in rural areas," he said. He further said besides this there is also a provision for non-budgetary allocation for the rural development ministry from NABARD.

Source: dna July 17, 2019 10:29 UTC