A group of NGOs have asked the Centre to set up a non-Governmental authority for monitoring, evaluation and grievance redressal related to implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

However, the Ministry of Rural Development did not seem ready to accept the proposal.

An amount of Rs 2.8 crore has been spent in three districts of Jammu, Kathua and Samba under NREGA till date in the current financial year. This was stated during a meeting to review the implementation of NREGA in the three districts held under the chairmanship of the Minister for Rural Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Mohd Sagar.

ITANAGAR, Nov 11: The success of welfare policies and programmes of the Government depends on its proper implementation at the grass root level. This was highlighted at the inaugural function of the 4-day Public Information Campaign on Bharat Nirman at the Multipurpose Cultural Complex, Kimin in Papum Pare district today.

GANGTOK, Nov 6: To ensure transparency in the implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), the Sikkim Legal Services Authority has notified constitution of Lok Adalats (public courts) to hear grievances and complaints related to the implementation of the central flagship programme, official sources said today.

Along with the plan for an armed offensive, the Centre is going ahead with its growth agenda in its fight against Maoists. The provocation follows release of figures pertaining to UPA's flagship scheme

Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi who attended the Assam Moran Sabha at Wathoi under Buridihing Mouza today, applauded the Sabha for their efforts to amalgamate and unite the people to take the community forward.

GANGTOK, Nov 1: Sikkim