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Mandya Exceeds MGNREGA Target, Boosts Rural Employment by 102.55%

4/29/2025

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Mandya district in India has surpassed its MGNREGA target for 2024-25, achieving an impressive 102.55% and creating 2.77 million man-days of employment. With job cards issued to over 344,000 families, daily wages rose from INR349 to INR370, enabling families to earn INR37,000 annually. CEO K.R. Nandini highlighted the program's vital role in curbing rural migration.

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Mandya district in India has surpassed its MGNREGA target for 2024-25, achieving an impressive 102.55% and creating 2.77 million man-days of employment. With job cards issued to over 344,000 families, daily wages rose from INR349 to INR370, enabling families to earn INR37,000 annually. CEO K.R. Nandini highlighted the program's vital role in curbing rural migration.