
MGNREGA Scheme Demand Rises
Demand for work under MGNREGA scheme rose by nearly 4% in November.
Experts associate increase with workers reemerging at worksites following sowing operations.
- Highest work demand since July, with 18.36 million households seeking work.
- Demand at work remains much higher compared to the pre-Covid years.
- ₹ 75,000 crore released so far, FY25 Budget Estimate around ₹ 86,000 crore.