MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) is an Indian law enacted in 2005 that guarantees rural households 100 days of paid work annually. Its goal is to enhance livelihood security by providing employment through public works projects like building roads, ponds, and irrigation systems. It also aims to empower rural communities, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable development. The act ensures transparency, accountability, and social inclusiveness by involving local governance and providing work during droughts, seasonal unemployment, or economic distress. Overall, MGNREGA is a social safety net designed to improve rural livelihoods and promote rural development.