NREGA WAGES: GOA SEES HIGHEST HIKE OF 34 PER DAY, UP, UTTARAKHAND LOWEST AT 27
Why in the news?
New NREGA wage rates notified by the Centre for FY 2024-2025, with Goa seeing highest hike and Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand lowest.
source:IE
About New NREGA Wage Rates Notification:
- The Centre notified new wage rates for unskilled manual workers under MGNREGA 2005 for FY 2024-2025.
- Effective from April 1, 2024, these rates vary across states and union territories (UTs).
- Goa witnesses the highest increase of 10.56%, while Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand see the lowest at 3.04% each.
- Goa’s daily wage rises to Rs 356, with Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana also experiencing over 10% increments.
What is Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
● MGNREGA, launched in 2005 by the Ministry of Rural Development, is one of the world’s largest work guarantee programs. ● MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of employment annually to rural households for unskilled manual work. ● Ensures minimum wages as per state laws and mandates at least one-third participation of women. ● Employs a demand-driven approach with decentralised planning involving Panchayati Raj Institutions. About the initiatives under MGNREGA: Amrit Sarovar: ● Objective: Construction or renovation of at least 75 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) in each district to increase water availability. Purpose: Enhance surface and underground water resources. Jaldoot App: ● Launched: September 2022. ● Function: Measures water levels in Gram Panchayats using selected open wells twice a year. Ombudsperson for MGNREGS: ● Ombudsperson App launched in February 2022. ● Purpose: Facilitates smooth reporting and categorization of grievances related to MGNREGA implementation from various sources. |