A multi‐dimensional analysis of the impacts of the M ahatma G andhi N ational R ural E mployment G uarantee S cheme
A tale from T amil N adu
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20153662 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Josef Novotný (0000-0001-9556-7162, Department of Social Geography and Regional Development Faculty of Science Charles University in Prague Prague Czech Republic, corresponding author), Jana Kubelková (Department of Social Geography and Regional Development Faculty of Science Charles University in Prague Prague Czech Republic), Vanishree Joseph (0000-0002-0017-4751, School of Gender and Development Studies Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi India) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 322-341 |
| Publication date | 2013-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0129-7619 • E-ISSN: 1467-9493 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/sjtg.12037 |
| OpenAlex | W2124114094 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 22 |
This paper provides a multi‐dimensional analysis of the impacts of the Indian M ahatma G andhi N ational R ural E mployment G uarantee S cheme using a case study from rural T amil Nadu. Drawing on structured interviews in households and semi‐structured interviews with local employers and officials, we analyse the effects of the workfare scheme when it is widely and properly implemented. We distinguish between different conceptualizations of the work scheme as a means of welfare provision, labour market policy and intervention directed towards other objectives. We found that the goals of the scheme were fulfilled unevenly in the given context. Among other findings, we show that positive effects on the welfare of participating and non‐participating households were accompanied by adverse effects on the local economy and negligible impact on out‐migration for work
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| Citations per year | 0.38 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |