Following The Tribune story on the alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds by state officials, the government today ordered a departmental probe into the matter.
In the news report, it was highlighted that sarpanches and panchayat members in connivance with department officials had allegedly bungled MGNREGA funds.
Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa said, “We have gone through the news report and there is ample evidence to suggest that there were certain wrongdoings involving department officials. We have ordered a probe by senior department officers and if needed, a Vigilance probe will also be ordered.”