IRJMSH Volume 5 Issue 1 online ISSN 2277 – 9809 International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanity Page 421 http:www.irjmsh.com MNREGA – A PERSPECTIVE AUTHOR - MAHESH KUMAR AD-HOC ASSISTANT PROFESSOR MOTILAL NEHRU COLLEGE, SOUTH CAMPUS, DU, DELHI-110021 CO-AUTHOR - TRILOCHAN CHORASIA (M.COM, MBA, M.PHIL, NET, HTET, B.ED) OFFICATING PRINCIPAL FACULTY IN COMMERCE GOVT. SR. SEC. SCHOOL, MALAB, MEWAT-122107 CO-AUTHOR - MONIKA (MBA, NET) EXTENSION LECTURER, GOVT. COLLEGE SIDHRAWALI, GGN Abstract The concept of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) is a major initiative of Government of India (GoI) towards poverty reduction and income generation among rural poor families. This step assumes special significance when viewed in the context of World Bank statement that more than 30 percent of India earns an income of less than $1 (Rs. 46.30) a day. However, those familiar with the socio-economic structure of Indian economy believe that this percentage is likely to be higher among the rural poor. Given this context, Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), a union of poor self employed women presents its views, particularly relating to NREGA design and implementation. The only objective is to contribute towards strengthening the impact of NREGA for the ultimate benefit of the poor, particularly