Human Development Strategy of Mgnrega

Book Details:

• Author: M. K. George

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605240

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches

About the Book

This insightful volume by M.K. George delves into one of the most pressing development challenges in contemporary India — access to income as a key pillar of human development. While literacy and longevity are crucial indicators, this book emphasizes that economic access is central to inclusive progress. The study situates the issue of unemployment within the larger context of global economic volatility and its trickle-down impacts on developing nations.

Focusing specifically on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the book offers a theoretical and analytical approach to assess whether India’s employment strategy is truly benefiting the rural poor. Drawing on field research from four southern Indian states, the author critically examines the real-life implications of this large-scale public employment program.

Despite India's robust economic growth, the benefits remain unevenly distributed. The book questions whether MGNREGA can effectively bridge this gap by uplifting those living below the poverty line (BPL) and fostering sustainable, inclusive development.

An essential read for researchers, policy analysts, development professionals, and students of economics, public policy, and sociology, this book contributes to the broader discourse on unemployment, poverty alleviation, and equitable growth in India.