2026-10-02
25 · India Navigates Global Tensions & Domestic Shifts
📷 Debendra Das01📊 Economy
Rural Work Demand Soars 34% In September
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Demand for work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) surged by **34%** year-on-year in September 2026, reaching **15.64 million** households. This significant increase is largely attributed to a monsoon deficit in some states.
Rural Economy→Social Safety Net→Monsoon Impact
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