No Delay in MNREGA Payments in Gadchiroli: State Government Confirms Timely Disbursement The state government has confirmed that there are no delays in the disbursement of skilled work payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) for eligible workers in Gadchiroli district. The payments are being processed through the central government’s SNA Sparsh payment system, according to a written reply provided to the state legislature. Gadchiroli MLA Dr. Milind Narote had previously raised concerns in a starred question, highlighting that pending payments were causing financial distress for farmers and laborers. In response, Employment Guarantee Minister Bharat Gogawale denied any delays, stating that over Rs 609 crore has been disbursed in the district over the past three years. This includes Rs 378.47 crore for unskilled wages and Rs 231.04 crore for skilled work. Currently, Rs 115.86 crore is being processed through new fund transfer orders (FTOs) under the SNA Sparsh system. This amount includes Rs 21.58 crore for unskilled wages and Rs 94.28 crore for skilled work. For the fiscal year 2025-26, a total of Rs 2,936.85 crore has been allocated, with Rs 2,217.53 crore from the central government and Rs 719.32 crore from the state. Additionally, Rs 1,409 crore from the center for unskilled wages is being processed for distribution, the minister noted. The government emphasized that the timely release of funds under MNREGA ensures that workers receive their wages without interruption, supporting livelihoods in the region.#gadchiroli #dr_milind_narote #bharat_gogawale #sna_sparsh
