Improvements in MGNREGS since 2014-15

The MGNREGS program has evolved over the last two years to increase its focus on creation of durable assets, diversification of livelihood opportunities, selection of public works in congruence with other infrastructure programs such as PMGSY and PMAY-Grameen and a greater thrust on natural resource management and agriculture & allied activities. This is expected to improve farmers’ income and enlarge their wage opportunities.

• The programme is self-targeted. Often those who belong to deprived households and depend on casual labour are beneficiaries.
• The program also provides a higher number of days of employment (150 days instead of 100 days) in drought affected areas.
• Technological ....