rural jobs scheme: Work demand under rural jobs scheme eases in Nov
Demand for work under MGNREGS eased in November after a five-month surge, indicating a slowdown in unskilled labor demand possibly due to increased industrial activity. This dip might alleviate pressure on additional budget allocation after exhausting the FY24 ₹60,000 crore outlay. November saw a 6.6% drop in individuals (20.98 million) and a 4.5% decline in households (17.7 million) seeking work compared to last year. Sequentially, both individuals and households seeking work decreased by 4.2...
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Rural Jobs Scheme Work Demand Economic Activity Unskilled Work Industrial Sector
Source: indiatimes.com