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The MGNREGA scheme has completed 10 years of implementation on Tuesday. Here is all you wanted to know about the MGNREGA scheme in 5 points: (Express Photo)
1. MGNREGA scheme (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act), aimed at generating employment in rural areas, was first conceived and implemented during the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance rule in 2006. (Express Photo) -
2. Over the last 10 years, sustainable assets have been created, linked to conservation of natural resources and overall development of village panchayats. More than 65 percent of work taken up under the MGNREGA scheme was linked to agriculture and allied activities. (Express Photo)
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3. The government incurred approximately Rs 3.13 lakh crore on the MGNREGA scheme since its inception. Out of this, 71 percent was spent on payment of wages to workers. (Express Photo)
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4. Under the MGNREGA scheme, the percentage of Scheduled Caste workers has consistently been about 20 percent while Scheduled Tribes workers were about 17 percent. A total of 1,980.01 crore man-days were generated under the MGNREGA scheme, with women's share in the workdays steadily increasing much above the statutory minimum of 33 percent. (Express Photo)
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5. MGNREGA focus will now be on simplification of procedures, the rural development ministry said. “The focus for the coming years will be on simplification and strengthening of procedures for the implementation of MGNREGA as an employment guarantee. To promote MGNREGA, “States are being encouraged to innovate with flexibility,” ministry said. Also, according to officials, there will be “a renewed focus on sustainable individual assets to benefit the poor and vulnerable households”. (Express Photo)
