This study focus on implications of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) program on urban migration of non skilled workers and socio-economic impact on rural unskilled workers. The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of above said program in HARTI village of GADAG district in Karnataka state. The study was conducted in the month of October 2018. In MGNREGA program Grama panchayat plays an important role in monitoring, executing and implementing the scheme as per guidelines issued by the government of Karnataka. Further Gram Panchayat conducts Gramasabha, prepares the work plan, Job card registration for the unskilled job seekers in the Panchyat limits, issuing job card, creating awareness for work demand, allocating work to job card holder, payment of wages and maintaining relevant records.
In this study, the standard questionnaire was used to collect the primary information from the respondents of the HARTI village in Gadag District. The respondents were the job card holders issued the Gram panchayat and have worked at least once under the MGNREGA program in the HARTI village panchayat.
The study was concluded with the significant impact of MGNREGA program on improvement of socio-economic status of the unskilled workers in the village and also contributed to the non- migration of village unskilled workers to urban areas.
Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION:
- OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
- HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY
- SCOPE OF THE STUDY
- METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION
- Primary Data:
- Secondary Data:
- Sample Size:
- Questionnaire:
- Description of the tool:
- Statistical Analysis:
- ANALYSIS OF THE DATA:
Objectives and Key Themes
This study investigates the impact of the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) program on rural workers in the HARTI village of the GADAG district in Karnataka, India. The study aims to understand how the program influences the migration of unskilled workers to urban areas and the socio-economic impact on those who remain in rural areas.
- Impact of MGNREGA on rural migration
- Socio-economic impact of MGNREGA on unskilled workers
- Role of Gram Panchayat in implementing MGNREGA
- Awareness and understanding of MGNREGA among rural workers
- Effectiveness of MGNREGA in providing employment and improving livelihoods
Chapter Summaries
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides a brief overview of the MGNREGA program and its objectives, including its role in providing employment, reducing rural migration, and promoting sustainable rural development. It also highlights the importance of Gram Panchayat in implementing the scheme.
- OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: This section clearly outlines the study's purpose, which is to examine the impact of MGNREGA on rural migration and the socio-economic status of unskilled workers.
- HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY: This section presents the study's hypotheses, which state that MGNREGA has a positive influence on both rural migration and the socio-economic status of unskilled workers.
- SCOPE OF THE STUDY: This chapter describes the geographical scope of the study, which is limited to the HARTI village in the GADAG district of Karnataka.
- METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION: This section details the research methodology employed, including the use of both primary and secondary data sources. The collection of primary data involved administering a questionnaire to job card holders, while secondary data was obtained from various sources such as brochures, articles, journals, and websites. The chapter also provides details on the sample size, the questionnaire structure, and the statistical tools used for data analysis.
Keywords
The study focuses on the MGNREGA program, its impact on rural migration, and the socio-economic effects on unskilled workers. Key terms and concepts include: MGNREGA, rural migration, urban areas, socio-economic impact, Gram Panchayat, job card holders, awareness, employment, and livelihood security.
- Quote paper
- Rangappa Yaraddi (Author), Poornima Acharya (Author), 2018, Implications of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) on Migration of Rural Population to Urban Areas, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/448534
