Rural Infrastructural Development and Social Transformation under MGNREGA

Abstract

Rural development is necessary for the overall development of the country. To develop the rural areas, various welfare schemes were introduced by the government of India. MGNREGA was one such scheme that was implemented to give guaranteed jobs to needy rural households with durable infrastructure development in the area. With its importance, the study examined the rural areas' infrastructural development and social transformation under MGNREGA. The study used the descriptive method to analyse the framed objective. Secondary sources such as journals, unpublished thesis, news reports, MGNREGA official websites, and other relevant works of literature were reviewed for the study. The study revealed that the various infrastructural development under the Act helps strengthen the rural bases. Its projected works such as water conservation, renovation of drainages system, dug well and ponds help in agricultural sectors and drinking water facilities in the areas. Some other promising infrastructural developments are road construction that helps in the easy access of goods and services and stores plant for storing final products of the farmers for future use. It also came to know that the social transformation of the rural areas could be possible when its people are economically empowered and live dignified life. All these could be possible only when the Act is implemented effectively and reach its benefits to the needy person. Therefore, proper implementation of the Act and following its guidelines are effective measures to bring infrastructural development and social transformation to the rural areas.