India, Jan. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Erode, Tamil Nadu on Monday that the Vikasit Bharat - Ji Ram Ji Act is an important step towards building self-reliant villages. While interacting with workers and laborers in Erode, the Union Minister explained the various provisions of this ambitious scheme. He said that this Act is a concrete initiative towards creating employment, expanding infrastructure, and strengthening self-reliance in villages. Shri Chouhan expressed confidence that the goal of developed and prosperous villages will be realized through public participation.

The Union Minister said that until now, MNREGA guaranteed 100 d...