Evaluating the Efficacy of the Institutions and Methods Used to Educate the Public About the Issue of Job Cards, Employment, and Registration in Baramulla District

Abstract

The present research offers a comprehensive insight into the significance of rural areas in India’s development, focusing on the potential of rural India and the challenges faced by urban areas due to migration, particularly in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. It establishes the importance of rural regions as safety nets and showcases the rise of individuals from these areas in various fields. It delves into the definition of rural areas, their economic activities, and classifications by different organizations, while presenting historical data on poverty, unemployment, and the contribution of rural areas to India's GDP. The essence of rural development is detailed, including provision of basic necessities, respect for individuals, and sustainable employment, keeping in mind the agriculture-dependent nature of rural India. This introduction chapter further explores a plethora of government programs aimed at rural development. These include initiatives such as the Small Farmers Development Agencies (SFDA), Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA), the Twenty Point Program (TPP), and the Food for Work Program (FWP), all of which collectively address economic empowerment, infrastructure development, and skill enhancement in rural areas. Historical programs such as the Rural Manpower Program and the High-Yielding Variety Program (HYVP) are also discussed.The introduction chapter specifically highlights the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as a landmark initiative providing wage employment to rural households. This initiative is scrutinized closely, with focus on its features like muster rolls, worksite facilities, wage rates, and social audits.The research plan is structured meticulously with well-defined objectives and hypotheses concentrated on evaluating the impact of the MGNREGA program in the Ganderbal and Baramulla districts. It incorporates diverse research areas such as education, variables affecting performance, and stakeholder perspectives.