| Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Current affairs, Topic: Schemes/Policies/Programmes, Issue: MGNREGA |
Context: Announcement of revised MGNREGA wage rates by The Ministry of Rural Development.
Synopsis:
- Objective: Ensure fair compensation for unskilled manual labourers participating in MGNREGA projects.
- State Variations: Highest Hike: Goa, Lowest Hike: Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Wage rates are determined based on changes in CPI-AL, reflecting rural inflation.
Prelims Connect (Schemes/Policies)
| MGNREGA:·         Offers 100 days of work annually to rural adults for unskilled manual labor.
·         Focuses on building durable assets like wells, ponds, roads, and canals in rural areas. ·         At least one-third of beneficiaries must be women, promoting gender equality. ·         Work should be provided within 15 days of demand; otherwise, an unemployment allowance is given. ·         Mandatory regular social audits ensure transparency and accountability in the scheme’s implementation. Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL): ü Measures changes in the cost of living for agricultural labourers. ü Compiled by the Labour Bureau. ü Used to fix minimum wages for labourers. ü Helps policymakers make informed decisions. |
