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@article{172192,
        author = {DR.S.TAMILMANI},
        title = {EFFECTIVENESS OF MGNREGA IN REDUCING GENDER WAGE DISPARITIES: INSIGHTS FROM TIRUPPUR DISTRICT},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2202-2206},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172192},
        abstract = {The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been a transformative policy instrument in addressing rural unemployment and fostering economic empowerment in India. This study evaluates the effectiveness of MGNREGA in reducing gender wage disparities in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, a region characterized by its unique socio-economic and cultural dynamics. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of wage data from official MGNREGA records and qualitative insights from interviews with women beneficiaries, local officials, and community leaders. Findings reveal that MGNREGA has significantly narrowed the gender wage gap by ensuring equal pay for equal work under the scheme. Additionally, it has enhanced women's participation in the rural workforce, contributing to greater financial independence and household decision-making. However, challenges such as delayed payments, limited awareness of entitlements, and socio-cultural barriers persist. Policy recommendations include improving payment mechanisms, increasing outreach programs, and promoting skill development initiatives tailored to women workers. These interventions can further strengthen the program's impact on gender equality and economic empowerment in the district.},
        keywords = {MGNREGA, gender wage disparity, women empowerment, Tiruppur district, rural employment, equal pay, economic empowerment, wage gap analysis, Tamil Nadu, policy effectiveness.},
        month = {January},
        }