Demand for work under MGNREGA surged after note ban: Report
The demand for work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has suddenly peaked after high-value currency was demonetised in November, reports said. Further, the outlay for the scheme in the current year is set to surpass ₹51,000 crore, the highest ever. Migrants returning to their native places contributed to the rise in demand for work, reports added.