MGNREGA - A review of decent work and green jobs in Kaimur District in Bihar
The study attempts to quantify decent work elements and environment-related aspects in the execution of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The study reveals that the works in Kaimur disctrict should be considered green and decent, although there is scope for improvement in the areas of social protection and social dialogue.
The main objective of the study was to assess the decent work and environmental dimensions of the existing jobs created under MGNREGA in one particular district, with a view to promoting green jobs though the creation of new jobs and he enhancement of existing jobs. In this context, the specific objectives of the study were:
- To develop a systematic approach for identifying and reviewing the decent work an environmental dimensions of existing jobs under MGNREGA;
- To apply this methodology to existing jobs under MGNEGA in several areas in Bihar through field research and analysis;
- To make recommendation s for the further enhancement of the decent work and environmental dimensions of existing and future jobs under NGNREGA, including skills development.
- To develop a systematic approach for identifying and reviewing the decent work an environmental dimensions of existing jobs under MGNREGA;
- To apply this methodology to existing jobs under MGNEGA in several areas in Bihar through field research and analysis;
- To make recommendation s for the further enhancement of the decent work and environmental dimensions of existing and future jobs under NGNREGA, including skills development.