EGS Branch

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is as follows:

• In the Amravati division, as of now (2023-24), a total of various works are ongoing.
• A total of 264 works are included under MGNREGA.
• Under the “Mission Mode,” irrigation well projects are currently ongoing, with a total of 15,601 works in progress within the division.
• The scheme is being implemented by integrating MGNREGA with various departmental schemes to promote well-equipped family missions and achieve comprehensive village prosperity.
• A policy is in place to ensure that wages are deposited into the workers’ accounts within 15 days.
• Every year, the labor budget under MGNREGA is approved before December 31st, and its implementation takes place in April, within the financial year.
• Under the “Jalyukt Shivar Yojana 2.0,” a total of 38 works have been included, and as of today, the proposed work plan covers 33,400 works.
• This scheme includes both individual and public projects, with the Gram Panchayat as the primary implementing body. The execution of works is carried out at the Gram Panchayat level after obtaining approval from the Gram Sabha.
• Beneficiaries under MGNREGA receive benefits based on specific eligibility criteria, which include: A) Scheduled Castes, B)Scheduled Tribes, C)Nomadic Tribes, D)Denotified Tribes, E)Beneficiaries below the poverty line, F)Women-headed families, G)Families headed by physically disabled individuals, H)Beneficiaries of land reforms.

As per the Government Resolution dated 01.04.2024, the wage rate has been fixed at ₹297 per day.