Swabhiman Samiti organized a series of community meetings in 4 Gram Panchayats of Siddharthnagar district to raise awareness about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its benefits. The program aimed to inform local communities about the provisions of the Act, particularly regarding the right to work and employment opportunities available under the scheme.
The primary objectives of the MNREGA Awareness Program were:
The work demand process was as follows:
As a result of the work demands made by the laborers, the following work opportunities were provided under MGNREGA:
The MNREGA Awareness Program had a significant impact on the communities:
Swabhiman Samiti’s MNREGA Awareness Program played a pivotal role in connecting marginalized laborers with employment opportunities under MGNREGA. Through community engagement and awareness sessions, the program empowered workers to demand work and understand their entitlements under the Act. By facilitating the written work demands and ensuring work opportunities, the program helped improve the livelihoods of rural laborers, fostering economic security and sustainable development.
Swabhiman Samiti continues to ensure that communities are informed about government schemes and have access to the resources they need to improve their living conditions.
