Role of MGNREGA Scheme in Women Empowerment in India An Analysis

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act MGNREGA is a significant social welfare scheme of the Government of India aimed at providing livelihood security to rural households. The scheme has been instrumental in enhancing the economic, social, and political empowerment of women in rural India. This research paper analyzes the role of the MGNREGA scheme in womens empowerment in India. The study employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods to examine the impact of the scheme on womens economic, social, and political empowerment. The findings of the study suggest that the MGNREGA scheme has played a critical role in enhancing womens empowerment in rural India. The scheme has provided women with employment opportunities, improved their economic conditions, and enabled them to participate in decision making processes. The study also highlights some of the challenges and limitations of the MGNREGA scheme in promoting womens empowerment. The findings of the study have important implications for policymakers and development practitioners in designing effective policies and programs to promote gender equality and womens empowerment in India. Dr. Mohammad Rehan "Role of MGNREGA Scheme in Women Empowerment in India: An Analysis" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd53886.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/53886/role-of-mgnrega-scheme-in-women-empowerment-in-india-an-analysis/dr-mohammad-rehan