Question : ROADS UNDER NREGS



(a) whether the Government has decided to take up roads under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) in the SC/ST inhabited areas in each State of the country including Maharashtra;

(b) if so, the details thereof State-wise; and

(c) the time by which these projects are likely to be completed?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT(SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a): NREG Act is uniformly implemented in all rural areas of the country and is not area specific with reference to its inhabitation. Rural connectivity to provide all-weather access is a permissible activity under the Act.

(b) & (c): Do not arise.