Economic Impacts of MGNREGA in Dryland Region of India: A Meso and Micro Study in Selected States

Nagaraj, N.; Murthy, P. S. S.; Chandrakanth, M.G.; Bhattarai, Madhusudan; Roy, Namrata Singha

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“…Many studies (Drèze, 2008; Dutta et al, 2014; Khera & Nandini, 2009; Papola, 2005; Ranaware et al, 2015; Reddy et al, 2010, Nagaraj et al, 2018) on MGNREGA have concluded that the program has (i) reduced distress migration among rural poor, (ii) smoothened rural consumption in the lean season (iii) set high standards in transparency, (iv) addressed under-employment problem (v) created assets that improved livelihoods, (vi) gave a boost to the financial inclusion, (vii) strengthened local governance, (viii) improved the wage levels in rural areas and thereby increased the income levels of the poorest of the poor, (xi) set standards for decent working conditions, and (x) helped bring fallow lands into cultivation.…”

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Has India’s Employment Guarantee Program Achieved Intended Targets?

2021

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This paper explores the performance of the world’s largest employment guarantee program, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Schemes in India, both nationally and through a sub-national-level comparison based on key performance indicators viz. (i) financial indicators, (ii) physical performance indicators, and (iii) inclusiveness indicators. The paper is based on administrative data taken from the Ministry of Rural Development from 2006 to 2019. Despite sharp increases in fund allocation, total expenditures, and utilization rates, there was deceleration in majority of physical performance indicators after 2016, including total person-days employment and person-days of employment per household, with wide variation in sub-national level implementation capabilities. The finding also rejects the falsity of saturation of MGNREGA work in the rural areas, which is reflected in a strong positive correlation between fund allocation and employment generation. Its broader objective of social safety net for vulnerable people in rural areas shows an achievement, although with some gaps in implementation. JEL classification: H53, J43, P25

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Has India’s Employment Guarantee Program Achieved Intended Targets?

2021

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“…According to information obtained from the Central Silk Board in North Lakhimpur and the Department of Sericulture in Lakhimpur, there are 14,441 Mulberry rearers, 9030 Eri rearers, and 7571 Muga rearers in around 716 villages. The primary data was gathered using the personal structured interview schedule that Nagaraja (1989) [3] standardised from the sampled respondents. As previously mentioned, four communities were chosen at random, with 25 beneficiaries in each community, in order to gather data.…”

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Sericulture in the Lakhimpur District of Assam: Unravelling the Threads of Tradition and Development

Hazarika,

Saikia

2024

Int. J. Agric. Extension Social Dev.

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Sericulture in Assam holds a rich historical and cultural significance. Assam, known for its unique climate and conducive environment, has been a traditional hub for silk production. The state is renowned for its Muga and Eri silk varieties, each contributing to the vibrant textile heritage. The sericulture industry in Assam not only plays a pivotal role in the economic landscape but also fosters employment opportunities in rural areas. Despite its cultural and economic significance, challenges such as pest management, technology adoption, and market fluctuations persist. This research paper explores the intricate landscape of sericulture in the Lakhimpur district of Assam, investigating the entire silk production cycle from silkworm rearing to silk processing. The study delves into the historical significance of sericulture in the region, highlighting its cultural and economic importance. Through a multidimensional analysis, the paper assesses the socioeconomic impact of sericulture on local communities, shedding light on employment opportunities, income generation, and overall community development. Furthermore, sustainable sericulture practices are scrutinized, emphasizing environmentally friendly approaches that ensure the longevity of this traditional industry. The findings of this research contribute valuable insights to both academic discourse and practical strategies for fostering sustainable sericulture practices in the Lakhimpur district and beyond.

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“…There are also instances of discouraged worker effect among MGNREGA worker's poor implementation, delayed wage payments (Narayanan, Das, Liu, & Barrett, 2017). Similarly, problems of delayed wages, quality of work, and poor impact associated with MGNREGA were identified (Nagaraj, Murthy, Chandrakanth, Bhattarai, & Roy, 2018). The innovative policy framework of MGRNEGA may address the issues of implementation of MGNREGA (Ehmke, 2016).…”

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Attainment of the sustainable development goal of poverty eradication: A review, critique, and research agenda

Singh

2020

Journal of Public Affairs

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Eliminating poverty by 2030 is the main target of Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG1). India had an ambitious target of cutting down its poverty rate to 10.95% from 21.92%, by 2030. This review has the objective to consolidate the literature related to SDG1 in India, since 2015 and to identify futuristic research niches. This research focuses on the research questions of identifying the public policy initiatives in India for achieving SDG1 and the performance of various indicators of SDG1 in India. Forty-one peer-reviewed articles related to SDG1 in India are selected from the sources of Web of Science and consolidated the findings of these works of literature by using the indicators of NITI Aayog as the themes; described the empirical papers by highlighting the key variables and findings. This research had identified the health insurance penetration; slum rehabilitation and rejuvenation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) are the futuristic areas for research. This paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge and recommends the key areas to be focused on achieving SDG1 in India. This review can help readers in understanding better methods of poverty eradication. High spirits are recommended from the implementing authorities to meet the objectives of indicators of poverty, better housing, health insurance penetration to households, and for the generation of employment and consumption by the scheme of MGNREGA. Moreover, a realistic picture of poverty eradication in India may be possible by using more indicators covering all the targets of SDG1. 1 | INTRODUCTION Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were conceived at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2012. In the year September 2015, global leaders agreed to 17 goals and 169 targets for a better world by 2030.India is a developing country and SDGs had great importance for India. Among various developing countries, India is the seventhlargest country by total area covering around 2% of the landmass and 17.7% of the world population (Worldometers, 2020). India is a country with more than 36 crore people without three square meals a day and with a poverty ranking of 49 in Poverty Index (Antony, 2019). SDGs are implemented in India under the monitoring of the

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Economic Impacts of MGNREGA in Dryland Region of India: A Meso and Micro Study in Selected States

Cited by 4 publications

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Has India’s Employment Guarantee Program Achieved Intended Targets?

Has India’s Employment Guarantee Program Achieved Intended Targets?

Sericulture in the Lakhimpur District of Assam: Unravelling the Threads of Tradition and Development

Attainment of the sustainable development goal of poverty eradication: A review, critique, and research agenda

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