Jharkhand flags Rs 1,286 crore MGNREGA dues, seeks wage hike and opposes 40% state share in new rural scheme.
Jharkhand opposed proposed changes to rural employment law and sought retention and strengthening of MGNREGA provisions.
The Jharkhand government defended its welfare programmes in the Assembly, highlighting universal pensions, women’s financial assistance and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. It also accused...