MGNREGA

MGNREGA

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, is a landmark labour law that guarantees the 'right to work' for rural households in India. It ensures a minimum of 100 days of wage employment per financial year to adult members willing to do unskilled manual work. This scheme plays a crucial role in promoting livelihood security, curbing rural-urban migration, and enabling asset creation in rural India. Initially rolled out in 200 most backward districts, it was later extended to all rural districts across the country.

Provide guaranteed wage employment to rural households.

Enhance livelihood security and reduce rural poverty.

Prevent distress migration by creating jobs in local areas.

Promote sustainable rural development through productive asset creation.