What are the reasons behind the 7.5% dip in active workforce for MGNREGS
MGNREGS sees 7.5% dip in active workforce
There are several reasons behind the 7.5% dip in the active workforce for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS):
- COVID-19 Impact: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns disrupted the regular functioning of the scheme. Many workers were unable to participate due to restrictions on movements and implementation challenges.
- Migrant Workers Return: As the pandemic hit, many migrant workers returned to their native places, leading to a decrease in the active workforce engaged in MGNREGS activities.
- Seasonal Effect: The dip in the active workforce might be influenced by seasonal factors, as agricultural activities and other alternative employment opportunities increase during certain months.
- Change in Economic Conditions: Economic conditions in rural areas, such as better non-MGNREGS employment opportunities or higher agricultural productivity, might have contributed to a decrease in the demand for MGNREGS work among the rural population.
- Mechanization and Technology: The introduction of mechanization and technological advancements in rural sectors can reduce the need for manual labor and consequently impact the active workforce engaged in MGNREGS.
- Administrative Constraints: Implementation challenges, delays in wage payments, and administrative issues at the local level can also discourage workers from actively participating in MGNREGS activities.
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