WOMEN AND MGNREGA: A CASE STUDY OF LAWNGTLAI DISTRICT, MIZORAM


Lalchhanhimi, Dr. A. Annadurai
Department of Economics, Madras Christian College, Chennai 59, Tamil Nadu
Abstract
Purpose: The study intends to examine the inclusivity of women under MGNREGA in Mizoram. It highlights an insightful knowledge about MGNREGA and how it affects women workers with reference to Lawngtlai district from the state of Mizoram. Methodology: This study was based on primary and secondary data. The unit of analysis of the propose study was the individual women MGNREGA workers in Lawngtlai block, Lawngtlai district, Mizoram. Results: There exists equal pay for equal work among the male and female MGNREGA job card holders. From female perspective, there exists discrimination among male and female workers in the work – place. Female workers are exempted from difficult and complex tasks.
Keywords: MGNREGA, Women Employment, Livelihood
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-04-10

Vol : 11
Issue : 4
Month : April
Year : 2025
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