March 23, 2017 11:42 pm | Updated 11:42 pm IST
After a substantial increase in households (HHs) that were provided 100 days and more of guaranteed employment under the MGNREGS scheme in 2015-16, there was a drop to 2015-16 levels in 2016-17. One reason for this was lesser demand in States as they were less drought-affected in 2016-17 than in 2015-16.
HHs provided 100+ days of employment (figures in lakhs)
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