What is the significance of MGNREGS and PMAY-G in the Rural Development Department's Budget
MGNREGS and PMAY-G account for 75% of Rural Development Department's Budget, as per a report.
- MGNREGS and PMAY-G are two flagship schemes under the Rural Development Department aimed at reducing poverty and improving rural infrastructure.
- MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households.
- PMAY-G (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin) aims at providing affordable housing to rural households living below the poverty line.
- Both schemes together account for 75% of the Rural Development Department's budget, showing the government's focus on empowering rural communities through employment and housing benefits.
- This allocation highlights the importance of these schemes in addressing rural poverty and improving the standard of living in rural areas.
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