UNLEASHING EMPLOYMENT GENERATION AND ASSET CREATION: A CASE STUDY OF MGNREGS IN HARIRAMPUR BLOCK, DAKSHIN DINAJPUR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL
Abstract
This study examines the impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) on employment generation and asset creation in the Harirampur block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. MGNREGS is a flagship program of the Indian government aimed at providing employment opportunities and improving the rural infrastructure. Through a comprehensive case study approach, this research assesses the implementation, outcomes, and challenges of MGNREGS in the selected block. The study analyzes the employment generation patterns, asset creation projects, and their socio-economic implications for the local community. The findings contribute to the understanding of the effectiveness of MGNREGS in addressing unemployment and poverty while promoting sustainable development in rural areas.
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