Figure4 - Evaluation about the employees about MGNREGP

Evaluation abot the MGNREGP

100 Evaluation abot the
MGNREGP
50
0
Very good good average bad

The table and figure shows that most of the beneficiaries are satisfied with the programme. 50% of
workers rated the programme as very good. 25% good and 15% average. 10% said it is a bad programme. The
data reveals the popularity of the programme.

The analysis and interpretation of the collected data reveals the importance of MGNREGP in
employment generation and poverty alleviation. One of the notable factors is that almost all the beneficiaries are
women. This gave financial strength to women and also leads to women empowerment. Most of the employees
have their own electrified houses. The banking accessibility of employees increased after joining the
programme. The income from MGNREGP used for consumption and pay off debts. The programme has
increased their standard of living. Thus the programme fulfilled almost all its objectives as our government
visualized.

FINDINGS

The programme was started in 2008 and the completion of 5 years the panchayat provided a
considerable number of employments. In 2008 only 16.67% was registered and it was increased to
31.66% in 2011.
The programme introduced for guarantee 100 days of employment to adult member in poor families.
56% of the respondents completed 100 days employment during the financial year 2012-2013 so the
programme has generated employment in rural areas..
100% of the beneficiaries of the programme are women in our study. Though the programme has no
gender discrimination, lack of the participation of men is mainly because of low base level.
The programme has increased the banking habit of the employees. The wages are given through the
bank account.
The programme focuses on both productive works like agricultural activities and unproductive works
like cleaning. It will reduce unemployment and poverty in rural areas.
Our study shows that almost all the workers are not satisfied with wage level. Now they get only
Rs.229.00 per day. Considering the present cost of living the present wage is very low.

SUGGESTIONS

It is desirable to focus on productive activities through MGNREGP. Productive activities generate

income. This can be used by the Government to give wages to the MGNREGP beneficiaries.
Remuneration is the major factor attracting a person to a job. It is good to increase the wage level from
Rs.229.00 to at least Rs.300.00.