MGNREGA: Centre releases Rs 68,393 cr; Rs 10,127 cr still owed

• Over Rs 68,000 crore has been released for MGNREGA in the current financial year.
• Rs 57,853.62 crore was for wages and Rs 10,540.05 crore for material and admin components by November 26.
• Total pending liabilities under the scheme were Rs 10,127.58 crore by November 26.
• Several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, have significant pending liabilities.
• Funds to West Bengal were stopped from March 9, 2022, due to non-compliance; all other previous year's wage liabilities up to FY 2024-25 have been cleared.

Why It Matters: Crucial update on MGNREGA funding affects rural livelihoods nationwide.