NREGA (Now 125 Days Work Guarantee) is a rural employment scheme of India that provides guaranteed wage employment.
| Founded year: | 2025 |
| Country: | India |
| Funding rounds: | Not set |
| Total funding amount: | Not set |
Description
NREGA (Now 125 Days Work Guarantee) is a rural employment scheme of India that provides guaranteed wage employment to rural households. Earlier known as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the scheme originally offered 100 days of work per year.Under recent reforms, the employment guarantee has been increased to 125 days, ensuring more income security for rural families. The programme focuses on creating rural assets like roads, ponds, irrigation facilities, and promoting transparency through direct bank payments and digital monitoring.
