Despite assurance from Centre, MGNREGS workers denied work

Why in news

MGNREGS workers in Bihar and Rajasthan are protesting the lack of work assignments despite Union government assurances during the transition to a new rural employment law.

Background

Workers in Bihar and Rajasthan claim they have not received work for months. The Union government is currently in talks with States to establish a framework for a new rural employment scheme.

Facts for Prelims

• FactProtests reported in Bihar and Rajasthan districts
• BodyUnion Government: Responsible for establishing the framework for the new rural employment law

For Mains

Q. Examine the challenges in transitioning from MGNREGA to a new rural employment framework and its implications for rural livelihoods and poverty alleviation.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Implementation gap: Lack of clear instructions and framework leading to work suspension for rural laborers
• Policy transition friction: Uncertainty in work assignments during the shift from MGNREGA to new legislation

Keywords: Rural livelihoods · Employment guarantee · Policy transition · Implementation bottleneck · Poverty alleviation

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