New Delhi: Aiming at countering extremism
at grass-root level, the Centre has asked states to ensure
that 100 days of employment is provided to all eligible rural
households under NREGA in districts affected by the left-wing
extremism.
In an advisory to the states, Ministry of Rural
Development has also asked them to take effective measures to
ensure that rural households receive their "due entitlement"
under the Act in the districts facing drought.
"In a recent review of the implementation of NREGA in
drought-affected and 33 left-wing extremism-affected
districts, it has been found that a large number of rural
households have not yet availed of 100 days of employment
under NREGA," Ministry noted.
"It is imperative to intensify efforts to ensure that
the rural households (in Naxal-affected and drought-hit
districts) receive their due entitlements in accordance with
the Act," it added.
The ministry suggested the Naxal-affected states to
make available sufficient number of works in projects, to be
taken up under NREGA, with ready estimates and due approval
and sanction.
Helpline should be made operational to capture demand
for job cards and employment, it added.
Bureau Report
First Published: Monday, November 02, 2009, 18:39