On the 23rd day of their dharna at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, workers under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) are demanding their rights, which have been denied due to restrictions on fund transfer and the illegitimate use of technology to withhold payments.
NREGA workers have been protesting for almost a month now, calling for the government to ensure that they receive their rightful wages and benefits under the scheme. They allege that the government has been restricting fund transfers to delay payments and has been using technology in an illegitimate manner to deny them their rightful dues.
The workers have been camping out at Jantar Mantar, a popular protest site in New Delhi, since their protest began. They have been joined by activists and supporters from across the country, who have been urging the government to take action to address the workers' concerns.
The NREGA is a flagship program of the Indian government that guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wage employment in rural areas. However, the workers allege that the government has been failing to implement the program effectively, leading to delays in payments and a lack of transparency in the scheme's administration.
The workers' protest at Jantar Mantar is a powerful reminder of the struggles that many workers in India continue to face, despite the country's economic growth in recent years. The government must take urgent steps to address the workers' concerns and ensure that they receive their rightful dues under the NREGA.
