What is the Full Form of MGNREGS – Eligibility and How to Apply?
MGNREGS Full Form
The full form of MGNREGS is Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. Introduced by the Indian government in 2005, MGNREGS aims to provide a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment every financial year to households in rural areas of India whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual labour.
Key Objectives of MGNREGS
The primary objectives of MGNREGS are:
- Provide 100 days of guaranteed employment to the marginalised section of the society living in the rural area
- Reduce labour migration from rural to urban areas
- Creating sustainable rural infrastructure and assets through the employment generated under the scheme
- Empowering women and improving their participation in the workforce
MGNREGS Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant should be 18 years or above
- Applicant should be an Indian resident
- Applicant should be ready to do unskilled manual labour
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How to Apply for MGNREGS Job Card?
Follow the steps below to apply for MGNREGS job card:
- Step 1
Visit your gram panchayat office
- Step 2
Ask for the job card registration form – fill out the form with relevant details
- Step 3
MGNREGS job card would be issued to you upon verification of your details
Alternatively, you can also apply for the job card via the UMANG app.
Final Word
MGNREGS is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, and has been instrumental in reducing poverty and enhancing rural livelihoods in India. Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) a total of 11.37 Crore households availed employment and a total of 289.24 crore person-days employment has been generated (till 15th December, 2022).
