MGNREGA Job Card — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MGNREGA / NREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 दिन काम की गारंटी, ₹267/दिन मजदूरी |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | 100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nrega.nic.in |
What is MGNREGA Job Card?
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household in India. Workers receive ₹267/day (minimum wage varies by state) directly to their bank accounts. With over 15 crore active Job Card holders, MGNREGA is the world's largest employment guarantee programme.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT. The scheme was launched in 2005 and is implemented by the Government of India.
महात्मा गांधी राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण रोजगार गारंटी अधिनियम (मनरेगा) भारत के हर ग्रामीण परिवार को 1 वर्ष में 100 दिन का रोजगार देने की कानूनी गारंटी देता है। मजदूरी सीधे बैंक खाते में DBT से भेजी जाती है — ₹267/दिन (राज्य अनुसार भिन्न)। 15 करोड़+ सक्रिय Job Card धारकों के साथ यह विश्व का सबसे बड़ा रोजगार गारंटी कार्यक्रम है।
साल में 100 दिन का पक्का काम — ₹267+/दिन बैंक खाते में सीधे DBT से
Benefits of MGNREGA Job Card
100 days guaranteed wage employment/year — ₹267+/day paid directly to bank account via DBT
Who is Eligible for MGNREGA Job Card?
- ✓Rural household in India (any state)
- ✓Adult member (18+ years) willing to do unskilled manual work
- ✓Must be registered in the village Gram Panchayat
- ✓Must live in the same GP area — urban areas not covered
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Documents Required for MGNREGA Job Card
How to Apply for MGNREGA Job Card Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://nrega.nic.in
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Common Questions About Employment Schemes
पीएम विश्वकर्मा योजना में 18 ट्रेड कौन से हैं?+
1. बढ़ई (Carpenter), 2. नाव बनाने वाला (Boat Maker), 3. शस्त्र बनाने वाला (Armourer), 4. नाई (Barber), 5. लोहार (Blacksmith), 6. हथौड़ा व टूल किट निर्माता, 7. ताला बनाने वाला (Locksmith), 8. सुनार (Goldsmith), 9. कुम्हार (Potter), 10. मछली पकड़ने का जाल बनाने वाला, 11. मूर्तिकार/पत्थर तराशने वाला (Sculptor), 12. मोची/जूता बनाने वाला (Cobbler), 13. राजमिस्त्री (Mason), 14. टोकरी/चटाई/झाड़ू बनाने वाला, 15. गुड़िया व खिलौना बनाने वाला, 16. माला बनाने वाला (Garland Maker), 17. धोबी (Washerman), 18. दर्जी (Tailor)।
How to apply for PM Vishwakarma Yojana online?+
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What is a greenfield enterprise under Stand Up India?+
A greenfield enterprise means a new business being set up for the first time in manufacturing, services, or trading sectors. Expansion of an existing business does NOT qualify — the loan must be for a new venture.
How to apply for Stand Up India loan?+
Apply at any bank branch or online at standupmitra.in. The portal connects applicants with banks and handholding agencies. You can search for banks by state, district, or loan amount, and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online.
What is the maximum project cost under PMEGP?+
For manufacturing sector: Rs.50 lakh project cost (raised from Rs.25 lakh in 2023-24). For business/service sector: Rs.20 lakh. The government subsidy (margin money) ranges from 15 to 35% of the project cost.
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