A remuneration of Rs 225 will be given to the workers per day under MGNREGA in the State of Jharkhand from April 1. In this regard, a letter has been issued by the Rural Development Department to all the Deputy Commissioners of the State, Deputy Development Commissioner-cum-District Programme Coordinator for making payment at the increased rate.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren had requested the Government of India to increase the remuneration of Rs 198 to the workers of Jharkhand under MGNREGA. But, after not getting any positive initiatives from the Government of India, the Chief Minister increased the wages.
The expenditure of the difference between the wage rate and the amount of Rs 225 per man-day fixed by the Government of India will be borne by the State Government from the State Plan.
The State Cabinet also had given its nod for increasing daily remuneration of MGNREGA workers. MGNREGA workers of Jharkhand, who used to get Rs 198 as daily remuneration will now get Rs 225.
The State Government will provide an increased amount of Rs 31 from its share, which will cost Rs 341 crore to the exchequer.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, paid obeisance o the Lord Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.
The CM said the Lord Jesus Christ had given a message of love and compassion to the entire humanity. Urging the people of the State, in view of the corona virus infection, everyone should pray inside the house.