Union Ministry for Rural Development has introduced a new
category of State Award for Effective Initiatives under MGNREGA. Under this
category three awards will be given tomorrow on the occasion of 9th MGNREGA
Divas and they are Sustainable livelihood through Convergence, Social Inclusion
and the third one will be for Transparency and Accountability. The Ministry has
also decided to give Certificate of Commendation to three districts and three
awards for the Development and Display of Best Exhibits. A total of 47 Awards
will be given away by the Minister of Rural Development Shri Jairam Ramesh. This
is to be underlined that every year on MGNREGA Divas, awards are given to
District, Gram Panchayat and Postal Officers for effective initiative. Ministry
has compiled success stories on convergence and a book titled “Enhancing
Sustainable Livelihoods through Convergence of MGNREGA with other Schemes” will
also be released on the occasion. This Year Ministry has also organized an
exhibition showcasing some of the IEC initiatives taken by the State
Governments. Since 2008, MGNREGA has provided employment to around 5 crore
households of which 50 percent are SCs and STs, while 48 percent are Women. In
the current financial year upto December 2013, 3.8 crore households have been
provided employment and 135 crore person days have been generated.
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