Implementation of NeFMS for DBT of Wages

This PIB release details the implementation and features of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), emphasizing wage payment through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

It outlines provisions for guaranteed employment, additional days for specific beneficiaries like ST households and disaster-affected areas, and the role of the Central and State Governments in funding and implementation. The Ministry of Rural Development's efforts to ensure timely payments via Ne-FMS and APBS are also highlighted.