Rural Development Ministry rebuts report on MGNREGS dip; cites 2,923 crore person-days since 2014-15
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports of a 16% dip in MGNREGS employment, saying 2,923 crore person-days were generated from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 against 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
Summary
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports that MGNREGS employment had dipped 16% in the first half of the year. It said total person-days were 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14 and 2,923 crore in FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25. The budget estimate for FY 2024-25 is ₹86,000 crore, the highest since inception, against ₹33,000 crore at BE in FY 2013-14. Aadhaar seeding covers 13.10 crore active workers, or 99.3% of 13.18 crore, and the minimum average notified wage rate rose 7% in FY 2024-25.
Key facts
- Date
- 27 Oct 2024
- Person-days
- 1,660 crore (2006-07 to 2013-14) vs 2,923 crore (2014-15 to 2024-25)
- BE 2024-25
- ₹86,000 crore — highest since inception (₹33,000 crore in 2013-14)
- Aadhaar seeding
- 13.10 crore active workers (99.3%)
- Wage rate
- Minimum average notified wage up 7% in 2024-25
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Rural Development Ministry (27 October 2024), how many person-days were generated under MGNREGS from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 2,923 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: total person days between FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 have been 2923 crore, against 1660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
What is the MGNREGS budget allocation (BE) for FY 2024-25, described as the highest since inception?
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Correct answer: D — ₹86,000 crore
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Rs 86,000 crore in FY 2024-25 (BE), the highest since inception.
Consider the following about MGNREGS as stated by the ministry on 27 October 2024: 1. Aadhaar seeding has been done for 99.3% of active workers. 2. The budget allocation at BE stage in FY 2013-14 was ₹86,000 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Rural Development), 27 Oct 2024: Aadhaar seeding covers 13.10 crore active workers (99.3%); BE in FY 2013-14 was only Rs 33,000 crore — Rs 86,000 crore is the FY 2024-25 BE.