MAHATMA GANDHI (NREGA)
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Overview About Key Facts Objectives Target Groups MGNREGA - State Employment Guarantee Council About MGNREGA Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 was passed in September 2005, and the law was enacted on August 25, 2005. MGNREGA provides an official guarantee of 100 days of employment throughout the financial year to senior residents of any rural household willing to undertake unskilled handiwork related to community service for a small legal fee. The Department of Rural Development (MRD), Government of India, oversees the full implementation of this program in partnership with the provincial governments. The law was introduced in 200 districts in the first phase from February 2, 2006, and was transferred to 130 districts in the 2007-2008 financial year. The remaining districts have been notified under the MGNREGA since April 1, 2008. Thus, the MGNREGA covers the entire country except for a 100 perc...