People migrating in search of work,still no NREGA payment

Bhan Sahu from Rajnandgaon says government officials claim that they have paid the wages for NREGA work which took place last year in May and June. But the villagers say they were paid half the wages in September and October. When asked the officers gives details about the amount spent on buying material for these work but they do not give details about how much wages were paid. People are migrating out in search of work. In some villages like Atra 40% people have gone out. Governmnet has now sanctioned NREGA works for the new year but payment for last year is yet to be made

Posted on: Jan 14, 2011. Tags: BHAN SAHU NREGA

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