Centre urged to review MGNREG scheme

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsEmphasising on the need for a comprehensive change in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme, Excise Minister K Babu stated that a request has been made to the Central government asking for an evaluation in this regard.He was speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Comprehensive Development’ workshop held at the College of Fisheries in Panangad.Meanwhile, he said that special grants will be given for de-addiction centres in the district. He also added that the Taluk Hospital at Tripunithura will also be given a boost.Kerala Institute of Local Administration(KILA) director P P Balan spoke on the positive role of the MLAs in the developmental workshops held in the state. KILA associate professor Sunny George, assistant professor J B Rajan and assistant director K M Saleem also spoke.Ninety four persons from various local bodies took part in the workshop. A comprehensive constituency development scheme has been formed to formulate a proper district development scheme. Grama sabhas will also be roped in for the proper planning, implementation and evaluation of the schemes.first published:September 18, 2012, 11:13 ISTlast updated:September 18, 2012, 11:13 IST
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Emphasising on the need for a comprehensive change in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREG) scheme, Excise Minister K Babu stated that a request has been made to the Central government asking for an evaluation in this regard.

He was speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Comprehensive Development’ workshop held at the College of Fisheries in Panangad.

Meanwhile, he said that special grants will be given for de-addiction centres in the district. He also added that the Taluk Hospital at Tripunithura will also be given a boost.

Kerala Institute of Local Administration(KILA) director P P Balan spoke on the positive role of the MLAs in the developmental workshops held in the state. KILA associate professor Sunny George, assistant professor J B Rajan and assistant director K M Saleem also spoke.

Ninety four persons from various local bodies took part in the workshop. A comprehensive constituency development scheme has been formed to formulate a proper district development scheme. Grama sabhas will also be roped in for the proper planning, implementation and evaluation of the schemes.