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Chenchu Tribals Struggle with MGNREGA Access and Income

1/18/2025

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Chenchu tribals in India face significant hurdles in accessing the MGNREGA job scheme, as a study by LibTech reveals. With participation rates at a mere 44% in Dornala and 54% in Atmakur, the report underscores a stark income disparity—potential earnings of 48,000 annually contrast sharply with their current income of just 12,000.

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Chenchu tribals in India face significant hurdles in accessing the MGNREGA job scheme, as a study by LibTech reveals. With participation rates at a mere 44% in Dornala and 54% in Atmakur, the report underscores a stark income disparity—potential earnings of 48,000 annually contrast sharply with their current income of just 12,000.