Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.pptx

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) A Social Security and Rural Employment Scheme Your Name & Date

2. Introduction - Enacted in 2005, implemented in 2006 - Aims to provide 100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year - Focus on rural households and poverty alleviation

3. Objectives of MGNREGA - Provide livelihood security in rural areas - Strengthen rural infrastructure - Reduce migration to urban areas - Promote sustainable development

4. Key Features of MGNREGA - Legal Right to employment - Unskilled manual work for rural people - Equal wages for men and women - Work must be provided within 15 days, else unemployment allowance is given - Transparency through social audits

5. Implementation Process 1. Registration & Job Card 2. Application for Work 3. Allocation of Work 4. Wage Payment (through bank/post office)

6. Major Achievements - Created millions of jobs in rural India - Improved water conservation and afforestation - Strengthened rural infrastructure (roads, ponds, canals) - Enhanced women empowerment (increased participation)

7. Challenges & Criticism - Delayed wage payments - Corruption and fund leakages - Lack of proper monitoring - Limited skill development for workers

8. Conclusion - MGNREGA is a landmark scheme for rural employment - Needs better transparency & efficiency - Essential for inclusive growth and poverty reduction

9. References - Government Reports - Ministry of Rural Development Website - News Articles