Why is it in News?
→ MGNREGS reinforced employment security and asset creation.
→ Digital monitoring reduced leakages and improved transparency.
Important Points:
- 161.6 crore person-days generated in FY 2025–26.
- Women participation stood at 56.73%.
- 49.62 lakh works completed.
- 60.59% works were Category-B assets.
- Assets linked to agriculture and livelihoods.
- National Mobile Monitoring System captured 95% attendance.
- 6.44 crore assets geo-tagged under GeoMGNREGA.
- 99% wage payments made through DBT.