Abstract
The paper is intended to comprehensively analyze the concern of Government for rural development and its various efforts to contain rural problems. Most of all the efforts since independence, MGNREGA is emerged as a milestone and unique initiative to tackle rural poverty through 100 days rural employment. An effort is done to assess the performance of MGNREGA through financial investments in last five years. The actual results have been seen in the form of observing the amount siphoned for labour budget out of total budgetary outlay. Further, to review the social implications, the disadvantaged sections of SCs (Scheduled Caste) and women are specifically considered as beneficiaries.
Highlights
The word ‘Socialist’ enshrined in the preamble of Indian constitution expresses the social - welfare nature of State. It lays down various provisions in Indian Constitution in this direction, which are inevitable for the multidimensional development of Indian society
Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned in Part IV of Indian constitution is guiding principles for the state to take constructive steps for the social welfare of Indian society
It is true that MGNREGA is emerged as an antidote to rural poverty to a large extent
Summary
The word ‘Socialist’ enshrined in the preamble of Indian constitution expresses the social - welfare nature of State. It lays down various provisions in Indian Constitution in this direction, which are inevitable for the multidimensional development of Indian society. A great Indian nation with its roots in rural India has always been concerned to strengthen its foundation through various social welfare measures for rural India. Directive Principles of State Policy mentioned in Part IV of Indian constitution is guiding principles for the state to take constructive steps for the social welfare of Indian society. Rural development has been the major thrust area of Government of India in the direction of social welfare of the country. In order to develop the rural people, Government of India has been continuously taking the constructive steps with its main
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