NREGA

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

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State

States / UT: Rajasthan

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Rural Development

Department: MGNREGA (Rural Development Department)

Nodal department: MGNREGA (Rural Development Department)

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Job card holders, Rural households

Tags: Employment, Rural Development, Unskilled Labor, Job Guarantee, Government Scheme, India, MGNREGA, Minimum Wage, Public Works, Rural Households, Funding, Social Security

Details

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is an employment guarantee scheme implemented in India, enacted by legislation on September 7, 2005. This scheme provides 100 days of employment each financial year to the adult members of any rural household who are willing to do unskilled manual work at a statutory minimum wage of ₹221 per day. Under this scheme, 100% of the funds for unskilled labor are released by the central government, while 25% of the funds for materials are released by the state and 75% by the central government.

Benefits

  • - Provides 100 days of guaranteed employment per year
  • Statutory minimum wage of ₹221per day 100% funding for unskilled labor from the central government
  • Support for material costs from both state and central governments
  • Provides 100 days of guaranteed employment per year
  • Statutory minimum wage of ₹221 per day
  • 100% funding for unskilled labor from the central government
  • Support for material costs from both state and central governments

Eligibility

Every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

Application Process

Online

Applications can be made online or offline. For more information, visit the official website: www.nrega.nic.in.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status