The Role of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Tribal Development – A Study With Reference to Siddeshwara Hills, Erode District

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a key rural development initiative aimed at providing wage employment and improving livelihoods. This study explores its role in the socio-economic development of tribal communities Siddeshwara Hills, Erode District, focusing on employment generation, income enhancement, and rural asset creation. Tribal populations often face challenges like poverty, lack of resources, and seasonal migration. MGNREGS helps address these issues by ensuring job security and infrastructure development. Through an analysis of implementation and impact, this research highlights the scheme’s benefits and challenges while suggesting policy improvements to enhance its effectiveness in tribal regions for sustainable development.