Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
MGNREGA provides at least 100 days of unskilled manual work in a financial year to rural households whose adult members are willing to work, strengthening livelihood security and socio-economic empowerment.
Demand-based wage employment
MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of unskilled manual work in a financial year to each rural household whose adult members are willing to work.
Security for vulnerable communities
The Act strengthens socio-economic empowerment and livelihood security, with particular relevance for women, Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Foundation for sustainable development
Works create durable community assets such as drought-proofing and flood-management measures, water conservation structures, rural roads, tree plantations, and land development.
Livelihood security through work and durable assets.
Through employment and the creation of useful rural assets, MGNREGA supports sustainable rural development and community resilience.
Raise concerns about job cards, work demand, wages, or worksite issues.
Citizens can use the RDD complaint portal to register and track concerns related to MGNREGA services and implementation support.