MGNREGA

Syllabus- General Studies 1 (Society)/ 3 (Economy) Context The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was a pivotal shock absorber during the first wave of the pandemic. Its functioning hinges on sufficient budget allocation, reliable payment systems, and ease of access to wages. However, the Government of India (GoI) not only reduced the MGNREGA budget this year but also neglected it in subsequent relief measures post the second wave. The MGNREGA, among other social security programmes, can be a powerful safety net for the poor. But delays in payments continue even in such precarious times. Normal procedure- Under....Read More