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Kerala fulfils work guarantee pledges under revamped MGNREGA scheme
Kerala's Minister for Local Self-Government K.M. Shaji said the state has successfully provided employment to all families who applied under the upgraded Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act programme. The scheme has been rolled out across all gram panchayats in the state.
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Kerala has ensured that every family seeking work under its revamped MGNREGA implementation has received employment, according to Minister K.M. Shaji. The state government has prioritised universal coverage of the scheme across its gram panchayat network, marking a significant step in addressing rural unemployment.
The enhanced programme represents a comprehensive push to guarantee work availability in all panchayat-level administrative units throughout the state. Officials credited improved coordination and resource allocation for the successful implementation across Kerala's grassroots governance structures.
The commitment reflects Kerala's emphasis on strengthening rural livelihoods through the central employment guarantee scheme. By ensuring household-level access to the programme, the state aims to provide economic support to vulnerable sections in rural areas while simultaneously contributing to local infrastructure development.
The successful rollout demonstrates the state administration's focus on bridging gaps in scheme delivery at the grassroots level. Officials said the systematic approach to implementation has helped eliminate delays and improve accessibility for eligible applicants seeking employment guarantee benefits under the national programme.