GRAAM

Do People with Disability need a job in MGNREGA?

GRAAM conducted a study in the Kolar district of Karnataka to understand the importance and effectiveness of MNREGA as a means of employment for PwD. The study included interviews with 454 PwD, their family members and gram panchayat leaders and discussions were held regarding the socioeconomic status of PwD, need for employment, and their awareness and participation level with respect to MNREGA.

Project Snapshot:

Project Name Do People with Disability need a job in MGNREGA?
Project Sanction Date 20 Jan 2014
Project Period Jan 2014 to Jan 2015
Project Location Kolar, Karnataka
Project Supported By Cornell University, ILR School
Project Team Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta , Prakash , Dr. Siddappa Madiwalar
Project Name
Do People with Disability need a job in MGNREGA?
Project Sanction Date
20 Jan 2014
Project Period
Jan 2014 to Jan 2015
Project Location
Kolar, Karnataka
Project Supported By
Project Team

Project Details

Project Title

Do People with Disability need a job in MGNREGA?

Project Sanction Date

20 Jan 2014

Project Period

Jan 2014 to Jan 2015

Project Location

Kolar, Karnataka

Project supported by

Project objectives:

To understand the importance and effectiveness of MNREGA as a means of employment for PwD.

Project Result / Accomplishments:

Policy action needs to be taken at both national and the state level to ensure the inclusion of PwD in MNREGA