Mgnrega records grew by 3.1% in Andhra Pradesh, and the number of unique households who worked increased by 0.8%, in contrast to a 3.5% drop nationwide | Photo credit: representative image
Andhra Pradesh has shown a better participation and reversal of deletions, but the duration of work and salaries continue to slide in the implementation of the National Guarantee of Rural Employment of Mahatma Gandhi (MGENGEGA) KING the financial year 2024-25.
A new Indian Libtech report presents a mixed image of Mngrega’s implementation in Andhra Pradesh. Although the State has made notable advances to improve participation and relocate previously eliminated workers, continue dealing with serious Conerns around the reach of employment provided, salary realization and the ability to respond to the anguish induced by the climate. MGENGA guarantees employment to registered rural households that require employment.
The report MGENGEA IN ANDHRA PRADESH: A DATA BASED EVALUATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024–25, Released on April 16, it is based on official data such as or April 7 and compares the performance of the State with the previous year and national trends.
‘Reengrication of workers’ and ‘participation retention’ are some of the brilliant points. One of the strongest recoveries was observed in the inclusion of workers. The State recorded net additions of 1.95 Lakh of homes and 2.72 Lakh workers, the first investment of deletions since fiscal year 2021–22. “This change towards re -influsion is significant,” says Mantri Diwakar, Data Analyst of Libtech India. “It reflects a correction of policy courses and opens to the restoration of access to rights,” he says The Hindu.
Despite a national decrease, Andhra Pradesh managed to retain participation better than most states. The MGGENGA records in the state grew by 3.1%, and the number of unique households that operated increased by 0.8%, in contrast to a 3.5%drop nationwide.
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The financial year began with a solid note with the days of people in April 2024 that increased 52.3% compared to April 2023. However, this impulse was abruptly interrupted by a 56.4% drop in July, after a ministerial expense onamay in Mayyy. The levels of employed employment improved in the second half, did not recover completely.
Diwakar says that the advice of the Government of the Union, together with the release of delayed funds by it, contributed to hinder the state’s ability to maintain employment generation.
Less work day
The average number of employment days provided per household fell from 54.89 to 51.62, a 6%decrease, more pronounced than the national immersion of 3.6%. While the average Andhra Pradesh still exceeded the national average of 50.21, the decrease increases the alarm on the real support homes received.
Moreover, the count was the 25.8% drop in the home that completed 100 days of employment, from 6.87 Lakh to 5.1 Lakh. This figure is key to understanding the extent to which Mngrega meets his promise of job security. “These metrics suggest that, although households may have remained in the rolls, the amount of work offered fell sharply,” says Diwakar.
Salary gaps and income losses
The salary realization gap is stirred this year. On average, workers gained 14% less than the notified salary, compared to a 9.7% deficit in the previous year. This gap has resulted in an estimated ₹ 661 million rupees in total salary payments. Consequently, the average MGENGEA income per household fell from ₹ 13,484 to ₹ 13,190 despite an increase in the notified salary. If the salary realization rate of the previous year, maintained, the average admission of households could have reached ₹ 14.721, says Diwakar, and adds: “That is a loss of ₹ 1,531 per household, which is substantial when MGENGREGA wages are already well below the minimum wages and the prevailing market rates.”
The drought districts were left behind
The report also marks a worrying disconnection between the declared drought conditions and the provisioning of the employment of MGENGA. On March 31, 2025, the Government of Andhra Pradesh declared 51 streams in six districts as affected by the drought. Of these, 37 were marked as severely affected. However, wait for Sri Satya Sai and Anantapur, all the affected districts reported decreases in the use of MGENGA.
“This failure to increase employment in times of rural anguish under the role of the scheme as a social security network,” Diwakar observed.
The variations at the district level highlight the inconsistencies. Employment trends vary widely in all districts. While 17 or 26 districts experienced a decrease in the person, the district of Sri Sathya Sai reduced the trend with an increase of 18.2%. In contrast, Vizianagaram witnessed the most acute fall with 17.8%.
“Reversing the deletions is a first crucial step, but the way ahead lies in guaranteeing sustained employment and right and timely salaries, without the promise of Mggnrega only remains partial fulfilled”Mantri DiwakarData analyst at Libtech India
A mixed bag with clear priorities ahead
The Indian Libtech report makes it clear that Andhra Pradesh has important tasks forward in areas such as participation retention and reverse exclusions. However, thesis profits are compensated with a decrease in the provision of work and salary compliance, especially concerned in a year marked by drought and financing limitations. “Reversing deletions is a first crucial step, but the way ahead is to guarantee sustained employment and right and timely salaries, without the promise of Mngrega only remains fulfilled,” says Mr. Diakar.
Published – April 17, 2025 11:45 pm isth
