Summary
It has already created more than 31.69 crore person‑days of work this year.
Women made up about 62% of the workers.
Key Points
4 points1
10.88 crore workers are active in the program.
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2.23 crore rural households have received work on demand.
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Daily wages range from Rs 300 to Rs 450.
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Rs 93,841 crore was set aside for the program in 2026‑27.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsperson-days
One person working for one day; many people working many days add up to a big number.
asset
A useful thing built, like a road or a water tank, that stays after the work is finished.
Gram Panchayat
The local village council that decides what work is needed.
biometric
Checking identity using body features such as fingerprints or face shape.
geo-tagging
Adding a location to a picture or record so it can be seen on a map.
e-KYC
Electronic Know Your Customer – a digital way to prove someone's identity.
direct benefit transfer
Sending money straight to a person's bank account instead of using cash.
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