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What is MGNREGA Scheme?
- MGNREGA’s Importance
- The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has remained relevant for nearly 20 years surviving under different political regimes due to its benefits for rural workers.
- Budgetary Concerns
- The schemes budget allocation has declined significantly from 3.2% of total expenditure in FY21 to 1.78% in FY25(BE).
- Unmet Financial Requirements
- Despite being demand-driven, no additional funds have been allocated this year, leading to 4315 crore wage shortages and 5715 crore pending for material costs.
- Implementation Issues
- The scheme suffers from delay in payment of wages Aadhaar-based issues and no inflation-indexed wages.
- Economic and Social Impact
- The scheme supports rural workers building much-needed infrastructure, irrigation canals, rural roads, water conservation, and boosts the rural economy.
