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Tamil Nadu Rural Workers Receive Only 10 Days of Work in 91 Days, Below 150-Day Promise
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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In Tamil Nadu, rural workers received only 10 days of work over a 91‑day period, falling short of the government's 150‑day employment guarantee.
The Tamil Nadu government had pledged 150 days of employment for rural workers, but data shows that only 10 days of work were provided within a 91‑day window. This stark discrepancy has drawn criticism from workers’ unions and civil society groups, who argue that the shortfall undermines the scheme’s objectives.
Workers in several districts have reported that the limited work opportunities have left many families without the promised income, leading to heightened frustration and calls for accountability. The unions have demanded a transparent audit of the program’s implementation and a swift increase in work days.
State officials have attributed the lag to logistical challenges and a shortage of suitable projects. They have pledged to accelerate the rollout of new work assignments and to ensure that the remaining days of the scheme are delivered in the coming months.
Workers in several districts have reported that the limited work opportunities have left many families without the promised income, leading to heightened frustration and calls for accountability. The unions have demanded a transparent audit of the program’s implementation and a swift increase in work days.
State officials have attributed the lag to logistical challenges and a shortage of suitable projects. They have pledged to accelerate the rollout of new work assignments and to ensure that the remaining days of the scheme are delivered in the coming months.