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Effectiveness of MGNREGA in Enhancing Socioeconomic Conditions of Rural Households in Bihar

Author(s) Anushka Singh, Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Singh
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Abstract The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a flagship rural development program aimed at providing guaranteed wage employment and improving the socio-economic conditions of rural households. This empirical study examines the effectiveness of MGNREGA in enhancing employment opportunities, income levels, and overall living standards of beneficiaries in Bhojpur district, Bihar. The study is based on primary data collected from 60 respondents through a structured questionnaire using convenience sampling. The analysis employs percentage methods and simple statistical tools to evaluate the impact of the scheme. The findings reveal that MGNREGA has significantly contributed to employment generation by providing wage opportunities during lean agricultural seasons. A majority of respondents reported an increase in household income and improvement in their standard of living. However, the study also identifies several challenges in implementation. Delays in wage payments, lack of awareness regarding rights and entitlements, and administrative inefficiencies were reported by a significant proportion of respondents. While the scheme has reduced distress migration to some extent, its potential has not been fully realized due to these operational constraints.
The results support the hypothesis that MGNREGA has a positive impact on employment generation and socio-economic conditions of rural households. At the same time, the study highlights the need for improved transparency, timely payments, and awareness campaigns to enhance the effectiveness of the scheme. Overall, the study concludes that MGNREGA plays a vital role in rural development and poverty alleviation, but its success depends on efficient implementation and governance at the grassroots level.
Keywords MGNREGA, Rural Development, Employment Generation, Socio-Economic Conditions, Bihar, Livelihood
Published In Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On 2026-06-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJAIDR.v17.i1.2074
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