Question : RELIEF TO COOPERATIVES



(a) Whether the Government proposes to provide an amount equal to two per cent of the amount being paid to labourers under MNREGA to the cooperatives for meeting their expenses; and

(b) If so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


Minister of State in Ministry of Finance (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a)&(b): There is no proposal with Government regarding provision of an amount equal to two per cent of the amount being paid to labourers under MNREGA to the cooperatives for meeting their expenses.