Archive · 6 Aug 2025
MGNREGS Employment Sees Decrease in Person-Days
The number of workdays offered under the MGNREGS, a program to provide jobs in rural areas, has decreased.
Between May and August, the number of workdays fell compared to last year.
This program helps people in rural areas find jobs.
The Minister explained the program offers employment to those who need it.
Factors like having other job options or being sick can impact if people use the MGNREGS work.
Person-days generated under MGNREGS between May-August decreased in the current year.
112.29 crore person-days were generated this year, compared to 142.87 crore last year.
The decrease in person-days is approximately 30 crore.
MGNREGS provides livelihood security for rural households.
Availability of better employment opportunities, illness, or other factors can affect work utilization.
- Who
- Minister of State for Rural Development Kamlesh Paswan
- What
- The number of person-days generated under MGNREGS has decreased.
- When
- Between May and August of the current year, compared to the same period last year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To provide livelihood security for rural households.
Ministry of Rural Development
Not Applicable
Scheme Purpose
Ministry of Rural Development
MGNREGS is a demand driven wage employment scheme.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Scheme
- MGNREGS
- Person-days (May-August, Current Year)
- 112.29 crore
- Person-days (May-August, Previous Year)
- 142.87 crore
- Decrease in Person-days
- Approximately 30 crore
