Impact of Mgnrega on Women Empowerment with Special Reference to Kalakkanmoi Panchayat in Sivgangai District, Tamil Nadu

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2014 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 1 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2014

Authors : Dr. G. XAVIER1, G. MARI

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V1I1P101

How to Cite?

Dr. G. XAVIER1, G. MARI, "Impact of Mgnrega on Women Empowerment with Special Reference to Kalakkanmoi Panchayat in Sivgangai District, Tamil Nadu," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 1,  no. 1, pp. 1-5, 2014. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V1I1P101

Abstract:

The eleventh five year plan marks a significant departure from the conventional way of looking at women in plan document. It tries to mark the centrality of women in all sectors. It explicitly recognizes, probably for the first time, that women are not just equal citizens but agents of economic and social growth. According to UN Women (2013) The Mahatma Gandhi Nation Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in India and the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in South Africa are examples of important safety nets for women. The study tries to evaluate the impact of MGNREGA on socio-economic empowerment of women in Kalakkanmoi panchayat of Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu. It further analyses various risk associated with the women during the working time of MGNREGA. The study finds that the MGNREGA increases income and expenditure of the households compared over the pre MGNREGA period and the scheme significantly enhances the social and economic decision making power to women in the men dominated rural society. Hence the scheme ensures improved standard of living of the vulnerable poor, more specifically among women. It also finds that poor worksite facility, hot climate condition and reduction of leisure time put them much hardship during the working hours of MGNREGA.

Keywords:

Inclusive Growth, MGNREGA, Socioeconomic Development, Women Empowerment.

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