International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Arti Kumari, Chandra Shekhar Prajapati, Rudrajay Mishra and Shiv Prakash Yadav

abstract
The study assessed the impact of MGNREGA on women’s empowerment in Garhpura block, Begusarai district, using data from 120 respondents. Results showed that socio-economic factors like family type, income, extension contact, and economic motivation strongly influenced adoption of MGNREGA, while age, caste, and occupation had weaker effects. Most respondents were middle-aged with medium knowledge and income. The findings highlight MGNREGA’s contribution to enhancing rural women’s social and economic empowerment.