Role of MGNREGS in Empowering Tribal Women of Attappady Development Block in Kerala State, India.

Mr. Krishnanunni C.U.; Mr. Ashok Jacob Mathews

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Role of MGNREGS in Empowering Tribal Women of Attappady Development Block in Kerala State, India.

Mr. Krishnanunni C. U. , Mr. Ashok Jacob Mathews

Abstract :

Attappady Block Panchayat is the only integrated tribal block in the state of Kerala. The land was fertile during the formation of Kerala state in 1956 with 90 percent above population belonging to tribal community. The families in Attappady especially women were concerned about the lack of economic security. The MGNREGS (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) was introduced in the area during the first phase of its implementation in the country in the year 2006. The successful participation of the people especially women in the Attappady area is more than that of Kerala state average. The programme thus emerged as a vital source of livelihood in the tribal regions of Attappady. The programme enabled the women with an opportunity to earn on their own and to find a decent livelihood. This has ought about more significant level of economic independence for the women. The overall financial condition of the family has improved due to the participation in the MGNREGS. As she started to earn by herself, it helps to create dignity for the women and to have a new identity in the household. Thus, the programme transformed the life of tribal women in Attappady by delivering better livelihood facilities.