Indian Government Reviews Rural Development Schemes Amid Global Supply Chain Concerns
Govt reviews rural schemes, supply chain woes to protect beneficiaries from Iran war impact
The Economic Times
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The Indian Ministry of Rural Development is reviewing its schemes to mitigate the impact of the West Asia conflict on supply chains and inflation. A total of ₹17,744 crore will be released for wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) to ensure job security for beneficiaries.
- 01₹17,744 crore allocated for MGNREGS wage payments to ensure job security.
- 02Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin aims to build 49.5 million houses by March 2029.
- 03Structural measures like material banks are being created to combat market volatility.
- 0412,100 km of roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana are at the tendering stage.
- 05The government has budgeted ₹95,692 crore for the new employment scheme this fiscal year.
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In response to potential disruptions from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Indian Ministry of Rural Development has reviewed its key schemes to safeguard beneficiaries. The ministry announced the release of ₹17,744 crore as the first instalment for wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), ensuring job security. The MGNREGS will continue until it is replaced by the proposed Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission scheme, which has a budget of ₹95,692 crore for the current fiscal year. Furthermore, the ministry aims to construct 49.5 million houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) by March 2029, emphasizing timely fund transfers and completion of housing projects to counteract potential material supply disruptions. Additionally, the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) has sanctioned 12,100 km of road works, which are currently in the tendering phase. The ministry is also implementing structural measures, such as creating material banks, to enhance resilience against market volatility.
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These measures aim to provide job security and housing for rural beneficiaries, ensuring they are protected from the adverse effects of global supply chain disruptions and inflation.
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