How does MGNREGA intend to stop distress migration

Analyze how the objective of stopping distress migration through MGNREGA is becoming nullified due to technology.
MGNREGA stands for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which aims to provide employment opportunities to rural households. One of its primary objectives is to help stop distress migration. Here's an analysis of how technology is nullifying the objective of stopping distress migration through MGNREGA:
  • Technology has made it easier to find alternative sources of income outside rural areas.
  • The rapid spread of the internet and smartphones has made it possible for people to find work and educational opportunities without leaving their homes.
  • Moreover, the availability of e-commerce and logistics platforms has created opportunities for people to earn a living from remote areas.
  • Also, the increasing penetration of technology in agriculture has created new avenues for farmers to earn a livelihood by adopting new farming practices, using high-yield crops, and accessing online marketplaces.
  • Thus, the increasing availability of technology has made it less important for people to migrate to urban areas, and this nullifies the objective of MGNREGA to stop distress migration.
In conclusion, technology has transformed the rural job market, and its impact on the livelihood of rural households has made it more difficult to achieve the objective of stopping distress migration through MGNREGA.
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