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Financial Inclusion and Policy Outcomes of MGNREGA: A Comprehensive Analysis of Wage Transparency and Resource Allocation in Rayagada

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: : This research examines the socio-economic impact of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in Odisha's Rayagada district, a predominantly tribal region. Employing mixed methods, including surveys, interviews, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), it evaluates key outcomes like financial inclusion, wage transparency, and resource allocation efficiency. While MGNREGA enhances livelihoods and financial access, challenges such as wage delays and administrative hurdles persist. The study proposes actionable strategies to refine implementation, offering novel insights for rural development globally. Keywords: MGNREGA, Rural Employment, Financial Inclusion, Policy Optimization, Rural Development JEL Classification Number: J21, J31, H53

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15025835

Authors: Pran Krishno Panigrahi, Sadananda Sahoo

Institution: GIET University

Language: English

Topic: Social and Economic Development in India

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930951709

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