The New Version of MGNREGA included more than 25 Agriculture and Allied Activities

More than 25 agriculture and allied activities were included in the new version of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, MGNREGA, which will be implemented from 1 April 2012. The new version of MGNREGA will lead to better farm output. After receiving a report on revised Operational Guidelines for MGNREGA. The new version of act was prepared after receiving a report on revised Operational Guidelines for MGNREGA. It will also respond to demands of the states for location specific flexibility in permissible works as valuable suggestions from the states are incorporated in the guidelines.  The Report was prepared by a committee headed by Planning Commission Member Mihir Shah.