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
1. INTRODUCTION:
2. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
3. HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY
4. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
5. METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION
5.1 Primary Data:
5.2 Secondary Data:
5.3 Sample Size:
5.4 Questionnaire:
5.5 Description of the tool:
5.6 Statistical Analysis:
6. ANALYSIS OF THE DATA:
7. FINDINGS
8. FUTURE SCOPE OF RESEARCH
9. CONCLUSION:
10. Reference:
Research Objectives and Core Themes
The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the implications of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on the migration patterns of rural unskilled workers to urban areas. The study investigates how providing guaranteed wage employment within rural regions influences the socio-economic status of households and serves as a deterrent to urban migration.
- Impact of MGNREGA on rural-to-urban migration rates.
- Socio-economic development of rural unskilled workers.
- Role of Gram Panchayats in scheme implementation and monitoring.
- Effectiveness of 100-day wage employment programs in rural livelihood security.
- Statistical analysis of worker awareness and scheme satisfaction.
Excerpt from the Book
INTRODUCTION:
National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme is an important flagship program of the government of India. This program is being implementing from the year 2005 onwards. It has renamed as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act from 2nd October 2009 onwards. In Karnataka State this act is being implementing from the year 2006 onwards. This act provides employment guarantee for unskilled workers for 100 days wage employment to adult members of a household in a financial year based on their demand in rural areas and ensures livelihood security for rural population. The objectives of the MGNREGA are livelihood and food security by creating productive assets, reducing rural migration to urban areas, reducing rural poverty and sustainable rural development .In this 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, preparing work plan, Job card registration, issuing job card, creating awareness for work demand, allocating work to job card holder, payment of wages and maintaining relevant records. Gramasabha is mandatory for identifying works as per MGNREGA guidelines. Regular Social Audit is also an important activity to ensure the transparency and effective implementation of the MGNREGA scheme. There is a provision of equal wage for both men and women in this program.
Most of the Indian population lives in villages. Agriculture is main occupation of the rural work force. But Agriculture is seasonal in nature due to large amount of land dependent on rain in India People do not get employment in all days of the year. The seasonal employment in rural area promotes migration of rural people to urban areas. To reduce migration among rural people to urban areas, government of India has been implementing MGNREGA programme in the form of act to give unskilled employment to the rural community.
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the MGNREGA program, its historical background, objectives, and its role in providing livelihood security to rural India to mitigate seasonal unemployment and urban migration.
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: Defines the core research intent to measure the influence of MGNREGA on the migration of unskilled workers from the HARTI village.
HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY: Presents the null hypotheses regarding the program's lack of significant influence on urban migration and the socio-economic status of workers.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY: Limits the empirical investigation to the HARTI village within the GADAG district of Karnataka.
METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION: Outlines the research design, including the use of structured questionnaires, sampling techniques, and statistical tools like SPSS and T-tests for data analysis.
ANALYSIS OF THE DATA: Provides a comprehensive presentation of survey findings, including frequency distributions for eleven variables related to awareness, job creation, and economic impact.
FINDINGS: Summarizes the statistical results, demonstrating that the program has a significant positive influence on preventing migration and improving living standards.
FUTURE SCOPE OF RESEARCH: Suggests that further studies could expand the geographic scope beyond the HARTI village and consider additional socio-economic factors.
CONCLUSION: Confirms that the study provides empirical evidence of the positive impact of MGNREGA on reducing urban migration and enhancing socio-economic status in the studied region.
Keywords
MGNREGA, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Urban Migration, Rural Development, Socio-economic Impact, Unskilled Workers, Gram Panchayat, Livelihood Security, Employment Guarantee, Rural Poverty, Statistical Analysis, T-test, HARTI Village, Wage Employment, Sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research study?
This study focuses on analyzing the impact of the MGNREGA program on the migration of unskilled workers from rural areas to urban centers, specifically within the HARTI village.
What are the central themes addressed in the work?
The central themes include the effectiveness of rural employment schemes, the role of local administrative bodies (Gram Panchayats), socio-economic improvements for households, and the mitigation of rural-to-urban migration.
What is the primary research objective?
The research aims to determine whether the MGNREGA program significantly influences the decision of rural workers to remain in their villages by providing sustainable wage employment.
Which scientific method was employed for this analysis?
The study uses an empirical approach involving structured questionnaires, primary data collection from job card holders, and statistical analysis using SPSS, specifically one-sample T-tests.
What topics are covered in the main section?
The main sections cover the background of MGNREGA, demographic profiles of respondents, frequency analysis of worker awareness and satisfaction, and hypothesis testing regarding migration and economic status.
Which keywords best characterize the research?
The key concepts include MGNREGA, urban migration, socio-economic impact, rural employment, and unskilled labor welfare.
How does the role of the Gram Panchayat impact the study's conclusions?
The study highlights that the Gram Panchayat is critical for executing the scheme, and its efficiency in creating job cards and allocating work is directly correlated with the workers' ability to stay in the village.
Why was the HARTI village chosen for this study?
The HARTI village in the GADAG district was selected as a specific, localized area to provide granular empirical evidence regarding the program's success at the grassroots level.
What was the outcome of the hypothesis testing?
Both null hypotheses were rejected, providing empirical evidence that the MGNREGA program has a significant positive impact on both reducing urban migration and improving the socio-economic status of unskilled workers.
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- Rangappa Yaraddi (Autor), Poornima Acharya (Autor), 2018, Implications of MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) on Migration of Rural Population to Urban Areas, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/448534
