Hitting out against UP chief minister for not ensuring that benefits of central sponsored welfare schemes reached the poor, Congress (I) has said Mayawati’s corrupt government is stealing money of he poor meant for providing them employment. To cushion the impact of unemployment Congress (I)-led UPA government at the centre started MNREGA Scheme – a flagship program - for providing minimum 100 days guaranteed employment to poor people in rural areas. Wages at rate of Rs 120 X 100 days gives minimum income of Rs 12,000. The program gives to the poor employment, income and respectable status in the society. While this program has been tremendous success in Congress (I) ruled states, in Uttar Pradesh the MNREGA money did not reach the poor. Instead the money was pocketed by ministers. Mayawati government deprived the poor of their benefits under the scheme, said Congress (I).
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