MGNREGA is one of the flagship schemes of the central Government towards poverty, alleviations, employment generation and inclusive development. It aims at enhancing livelihood Security to the household in rural areas of the Country. The MGNREGA Provides wage Employment while also focusing on strengthening natural resource management through works that address causes of chronic Poverty like drought, Sustainable development. Improved Economic outcomes, especially in watershed activities and reduction in distress migration are its other achievements. This scheme was promoted by Man Mohan Singh Govt., now continued in NDA under Narendra Modi. Budget 2017 allocated Rs. 48,000 Crore. Rural Development has different aspects covering long term and short term aspects.

KEYWORDS:  MGNREGA, Peasant, Employment, Wage Campaign, Poverty, Alleviations.