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Impact of MGNREGP on Poverty Alleviation in Rural India : A Case Study of Two Districts in Tamil Nadu

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Author	Kurinjimalar, R. Prasanna, N.
Copyright Year	2017
Abstract	In India, the issue of poverty has remained a prevalent concern since its independence. Government of India has accelerated its pace of poverty alleviation strategies mobilizing greater budget resources, creating time frames for quantifiable deliverables, linking with global frameworks of action, such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which provide an umbrella approach for addressing multi-dimensional deprivations (UNDP, 2009). India's 11 th five year plan, reiterating the country's commitment to the MDGs, had set the socio-economic target for inclusive growth and development (Planning Commission, 2009). In this regard, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme (MGNREGP) was legislated, which is one of the most progressive legislations enacted in India since independence. It guarantees 100 days of employment to each household at a minimum prescribed rate. The Act aims to provide employment to more than 20 million households, out of which more than 50% of the beneficiaries come from scheduled castes/scheduled tribes (SC/ST) households. The Act envisages equal wages for both men and women. In all, MGNREGP promises to reduce the wandering of rural poor for their employment simultaneously addressing the problems of poverty and inequality. This study analyzed the impact of MGNREGP on poverty alleviation with special reference to Salem and Villupuram Districts of Tamil Nadu, India. The primary data was collected from the 480 beneficiaries from eight villages. The study has adopted the multi-stage sampling method. A well structured interview schedule has been used for the data collection. The secondary data were collected from the MGNREGP website. Primary data has been collected during the year 2012 and 2013. From this study we can conclude that the MGNREGP is a flagship programme and it is really a boon for the rural poor.
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