MGNREGA 101: A Comprehensive Guide to India’s Rural Employment Guarantee Act

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) , originally known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), was introduced by Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and sanctioned by the Indian Parliament. This groundbreaking labor law provides essential social security by granting Indian citizens the 'right to work.' Established in September 2005, MGNREGA ensures at least 100 days of paid employment annually for individuals engaged in unskilled manual labor.