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3.8.1. Schemes for Poor Persons

MGNREGA

Mahatma Gandhi NREGA is the flagship employment generation programme of the Government. It has been instrumental in creating employment opportunities and placing additional income in the hands of the poor and the disadvantaged sections of society who

volunteer to do unskilled work with an entitlement of 100 days of wage employment to each registered rural household every financial year.

 

Intended BeneficiarySalient FeaturesSome weaknesses found in implementation of MGNREGA in Different places-Conclusion