MGNREG Scheme in Belgaum District: An appraisal of its performance

Abstract

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme 2005 (MGNREG) was incepted with a view to make a significant impact on the lives of the poor people in rural India. MGNREG scheme has provided alternative source of livelihood consequently reducing migration, increase in education of people and improvement of their health as well. The Act guarantees 100 days of employment to all the households in rural areas of India. Thus, it can be said that MGNREGA 2005, is one of the most important steps undertaken by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government to increase the rural employment.(Jandu, August 2008)