MGNREGA

MGNREGA recast: Why the mission model risks rural jobs

G RAM-G's mission framework weakens demand-driven guarantees under MGNREGA, and shifts costs to state governments. #MGNREGA Read more »
MGNREGA

MGNREGA dilution risks undermining the right to work

Structural changes to MGNREGA risk weakening its right to work guarantee and local planning framework. #MGNREGA Read more »
MGNREGA reform

MGNREGA reform risks weakening rural India’s last safety net

The proposed MGNREGA reforms expand the promise of work, but by weakening payment certainty and legal enforceability, it risks hollowing out India’s most reliable rural stabiliser. #MGNREGA Read more »
MGNREGA, water conservation, groundwater crisis

Government transforms MGNREGA into water security scheme

With ₹88,000 crore in funds, MGNREGA now prioritises water projects to address the looming groundwater crisis. #MGNREGA #water Read more »
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MGNREGA: States should follow Jharkhand’s BHGY lead

After its success in developing village wells, Jharkhand scripts another MGNREGA success story with mango plantations. #MGNREGA #economy #policy Read more »
inequality and poverty in india

Rural distress: MGNREGA, PLFS numbers spell trouble

While rising employment rate is considered a good sign, most of the gains are from women and children joining the workforce to support families amid a rural distress. Read more »
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Indian economy: GST collections bring cheer, but concerns over recovery linger

The growth in GST collections points to a recovery, but questions remain over the trajectory of Indian economy in the coming fiscal. Read more »
food security through PDS during covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 crisis: Tweaked PDS, expanded MGNREGA, DBT key to ensuring food security

More money in the hands of the vulnerable sections of the society is the key to ensuring food security amid the second wave of Covid-19. Read more »
ubi for indian poor

Boon or bane? Universal basic income is not a poverty eradication tool

By rolling out the UBI, the government is washing its hands off the obligation of ensuring food, shelter, education, healthcare and social security. Read more »
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Foolproof PDS: A practical guide to food security

State governments must build a common database for the use of all welfare departments such as health, pension and labour, as well as schemes like MGNREGA and PDS. Read more »