SHARMA, D DCHAUHAN, RAMAN2019-12-262019-12-262019-07http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810138821ABSTRACT The study was conducted on a random sample of 70 respondents selected from five villages of two gram panchayats of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh revealed that a majority of respondents were aware about the various aspects related with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Act (MGNREGA). Though a substantial percentage of them (60%) opined that 100 days employment was sufficient under MGNREGA, yet they suggested that the same should be increased to 150-200 days. A majority of them (63%) had medium perception towards the scheme and satisfied with its implementation. A significant percentage (86%) perceived that there was improvement in their socio-economic condition due to MGNREGA lack of worksite facilities such as crèche drinking water, shed, medical aid, lack of awareness about unemployment allowance and wages and material ratio, delay in fund allocation, irrelevant work and indifferent attitude of supervisors etc. were the main problems faced by the respondents. Therefore it is suggested that facilities crèche, drinking water, tools and implements etc. be ensured at the work place, the local people must be involved at the time of formulating work project/plan and action plan along with Muster Roll should be properly prepared and maintained. They study further implies that there should not be delay in allocation of funds for payment of wages and adequate supervision and inspection by the officers concerned should be insured for further effective implementation of MGNREGA in the State.ennullThesis