Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a social security measure implemented by the Indian government to provide rural households with at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment annually. It aims to reduce poverty, promote sustainable development, and improve rural infrastructure like roads, ponds, and canals. The act empowers rural communities by offering legal right to work, ensuring they have income during periods of economic distress. It also encourages transparency, accountability, and the active participation of local communities in development activities.