Indian Economy / Social Development Programs
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a flagship programme, which came into force on passing the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act on August 25, 2005. This scheme was launched on 2nd February, 2006 in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. It is being implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The salient features of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) includes