Erratic rains force farm labour to stick to NREGS

Erratic rains force farm labour to stick to NREGS

New Delhi: In an unusual trend, demand for work under the government’s flagship rural job scheme grew at a fast pace in the monsoon season this fiscal year while remaining subdued in the key summer months when such demand typically stays elevated, according to the official data. This suggests erratic seasonal rains this year have … Read more

Dependence on national rural job scheme declines

Dependence on national rural job scheme declines

Demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) saw an 11.1% dip yearon-year in April, suggesting reduced dependence on the Centre’s flagship rural jobs scheme for livelihood. Data from the MGNREGA website showed work demand from households in April stood at 23.2 million, down from 26,1 million in April 2021. … Read more