Women’s participation in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) has reached a record 42.31%, surpassing all previous levels. This milestone reflects a significant socio-economic shift, empowering rural women by providing employment opportunities, financial independence, and enhanced decision-making power in their households.
The rise in female workforce participation under MNREGA highlights the government’s efforts to promote gender equality, inclusive growth, and rural development across the state.
