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Job Decline Hits Andhra Pradesh's Rural Employment Scheme

11/1/2025

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In Andhra Pradesh, employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme declined in the first half of the financial year 2025.
Person-days generated fell by 13.6%.
Households receiving work dropped from 42.79 lakh to 40.74 lakh.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes posted declines of 18.7% and 17%, respectively.
A new Aadhaar-based e-KYC requirement threatens access for nearly 38 lakh workers.

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Story summary

In Andhra Pradesh, employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme declined in the first half of the financial year 2025.
Person-days generated fell by 13.6%.
Households receiving work dropped from 42.79 lakh to 40.74 lakh.
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes posted declines of 18.7% and 17%, respectively.
A new Aadhaar-based e-KYC requirement threatens access for nearly 38 lakh workers.