LUCKNOW, Jan. 3 -- The Uttar Pradesh Congress will soon launch the 'Save MGNREGA' campaign in the state, and the party on Saturday appointed district-level coordinators for the purpose.

"The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is not merely a government scheme but a lifeline for millions of poor rural families, as it gives them the right to work. It serves as a strong safety net against hunger, unemployment and migration. The Congress is committed to stopping the BJP from weakening this scheme," UP Congress president Ajay Rai said while releasing the list of district coordinators.

According to party sources, the campaign will begin in the second week of January.

Rai said MGNREGA has ensured dignified employ...