AMTDGF demands full release of MGNREGS funds
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 20 2022:
The All Manipur Tribals Development and Grievances Forum (AMTDGF) has demanded 100% release of funds under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in all Hills districts of Manipur.
In a press note, AMTDGF has strongly expressed resentment against the State Government for releasing only part payment funds under MGNREGS in all hills districts of Manipur.
The forum also urged the State Government to release funds under MGNREGS for payment of outstanding due wages, material components and liabilities pending for the fiscal year 2019 to 2023 at the earliest.
Further it cautioned that if the Government fails to meet the demands within October 30, 2022, the forum shall be compelled to impose indefinite economic blockade in all national highways.
The Forum also informed that the proposed indefinite economic blockade in all National Highways from October 22, 2022 mid-night has been postponed to mid-night of November 2022 in view of the upcoming Diwali festival and the most awaited Ningol Chakkouba festival of the State.