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MGNREGS Work Demand Climbs in May and June 2025

9 June 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESMGNREGS WorkDemand Climbs inMay and June 20259 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

More rural people sought MGNREGS work in May and early June 2025. Economists see the usual pre-monsoon lull before sowing.

Key facts

  • Ministry: Rural Development; started 2005.
  • Guarantee: 100 days of unskilled manual public work a year.
  • Women: at least one-third of beneficiaries.
  • Wages: as under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, for agricultural labourers in the state.
  • Demand-driven: work within 15 days; otherwise unemployment allowance; workers self-select work.
  • Decentralised: Panchayati Raj Institutions play key roles; Gram Sabha recommends works and executes at least 50%.

Exam angle

  • Numbers: 100 days, 15 days, one-third, 50%.
  • Wage reference law: Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

Test yourself

1. Within how many days of a demand must work be provided under MGNREGA, failing which an unemployment allowance is payable?

Work must be given within 15 days of demand, otherwise an unemployment allowance applies.

2. What minimum share of MGNREGA beneficiaries must be women?

At least one-third of beneficiaries should be women.

3. MGNREGA wages are to follow which Act, as specified for agricultural labourers in the state?

The notes state wages follow the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

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