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| Article Name : | | | IMPACT OF MGNREGA PROGRAMME IN KARNATAKA | | Author Name : | | | NARENDRA KUMAR ILLURU, KONDETI SUNEETHA | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | ROR-533 | | Article : | |  | Author Profile | | Abstract : | | | The world's biggest employment Guarantee programme Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) was notified on 7th September 2005 and came into force from 2nd February 2006. It was launched by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. Accordingly Government of Karnataka formulated the scheme MGNREGS and it came into force from 2nd February 2006. Karnataka implemented this programme in 3 phases. Around 83,517 Lakh households were given employment. MGNREGA is not just an employment provider, it is a programme designed to create rural infrastructure like roads connectivity, minor irrigation works, public buildings, water supply, water conservation and harvesting, drought relief, forestation etc. and to empower the women in rural areas, especially from the lower strata of the society. The present study is undertaken to know the impact of the programme in Kolar District rural economy since its implementation. Even though it is very early to assess its impact, pros and cons, an attempt has been made to understand the programme. The study is undertaken in 2012-13 and primary data required for the study is collected from 250 respondents those who are beneficiaries of this programme. The sample of the respondents has been selected randomly from all the five blocks (Taluks), one panchayat selected from each taluk. Information collected from the total sample is based on interview method and for this questionnaire has been prepared and canvassed for the collection of data. Observation method is also used, secondary data. To analyze the data simple statistical tools are used in the study. The main objectives considered while doing this study are to assess the employment availability under MGNREGP, to know the complementary benefits of MGNREGP on the beneficiaries income level and to assess the economic empowerment of women through MGNREGP in the study area. Their average wage income has also been increased. The landless agricultural labourers benefited more when compared to others. Around fifty percent of the workers are women. There is an increase in their income level which in turn empowered to express themselves. The study reveals that the MGNREGS should be further strengthened to ensure further increase in availability of employment, livelihood and security to rural poor, with special schemes to empower women. Accordingly programme needs to be reoriented in such a way that better utilization and management of locally available natural resources. It should become compulsory activity to the progress in agriculture sector. | | Keywords : | | - security ,security
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