Ministry of Rural Development
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year at current minimum wage rates (₹220–₹357/day depending on state) for every rural household
Per day worked · paid within 15 days of work completion
MGNREGA is India's largest rural employment programme, enacted by the Government of India under the Ministry of Rural Development. It legally guarantees 100 days of wage employment per financial year to every rural household whose adult members are willing to do unskilled manual work. Wages are paid directly to the worker's bank or post office account.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 18 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in a Rural area?
Benefit Details
100 days of guaranteed wage employment per year at current minimum wage rates (₹220–₹357/day depending on state) for every rural household
Provided by Central Government
Per day worked · paid within 15 days of work completion
Eligibility Criteria
Any adult member (18+ years) of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work; must register at the local Gram Panchayat to get a Job Card; no income or caste restriction
18 to 100 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Register at Gram Panchayat
offlineVisit your local Gram Panchayat office and fill the MGNREGA registration form. Provide Aadhaar card, a family photo, and proof of residence. The Panchayat will issue a Job Card within 15 days — this is your proof of registration.
Submit Demand for Work
online / offlineOnce you have a Job Card, submit a written application to the Gram Panchayat or online at nrega.nic.in requesting work. Work must be provided within 15 days of your demand; if not, you are entitled to an Unemployment Allowance.
Attend Worksite
offlineReport to the assigned worksite (typically within 5 km of your village). Attendance is recorded via the NREGASoft app or muster rolls. Work is typically infrastructure projects — roads, ponds, plantations, or irrigation.
Receive Wages in Bank Account
onlineWages are calculated based on the state's notified wage rate and paid directly into your Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account within 15 days of the muster roll submission. Check payments at nrega.nic.in → Job Card → Payment Details.
File Grievance if Delayed
online / offlineIf wages are delayed beyond 15 days or work is not provided within 15 days of demand, call the helpline 1800-111-555 or submit a complaint online at nrega.nic.in → Complaint Registration.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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