| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Record women's participation (42.31%) in MNREGS in Uttar Pradesh (2025-26 fiscal year). |
| Previous High | 42.26% (2023-24), dipped to 41.87% (2024-25). |
| National Average | 53% (UP remains below national average). |
| Key Factors for Rise | Economic necessity (inflation, limited jobs), changing rural attitudes, government support (SHGs, livelihood missions), post-pandemic male migration. |
| Challenges | Systemic constraints (manual labor, no creches, wage gaps), seasonal employment fluctuations (delayed payments, job instability). |
| MGNREGA Overview | Centrally Sponsored Scheme (2005), guarantees 100 days of wage employment for rural households. |
| Coverage | Nationwide (excluding 100% urban districts). |
| Demand-Driven | Unemployment allowance if work not provided within 15 days. |
| Decentralized Planning | 50% of work executed by Gram Panchayats. |
| Funding | Central Govt: 100% unskilled labor + 75% material costs; State Govt: 25% material costs. |
| Wage Payment | Linked to state-specific Minimum Wage, direct bank/Aadhaar transfers; 0.05% daily penalty for delays beyond 15 days. |
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