G.O.(Ms.)No.74, Revised MGNREGS Schedule of Rates for 2023-24
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O.(Ms.)No.74 on 5 June 2023, approving the revised Schedule of Rates for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme works for 2023-24. The revised rates reflect the increase in the scheme wage from Rs.281 to Rs.294 per person per day, effective from 1 April 2023.
What it governs
G.O.(Ms.)No.74, issued by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department on 5 June 2023, governs the Schedule of Rates used to prepare and approve Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme work estimates for 2023-24. The rates are designed to achieve a wage of Rs.294 per person per day for eight hours of work, including one hour of rest.
Estimate preparation, administrative sanction and technical sanction under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme have been handled through SECURE Software since 2019-20. The software was developed and maintained by the National Informatics Centre, Kerala, under the supervision and control of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
Who it affects
G.O.(Ms.)No.74 is relevant to officials and agencies planning, estimating, sanctioning or carrying out Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme works. It was circulated to the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors except Chennai, and Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies.
The document concerns scheme work rates rather than general rates for private construction or property transactions. The approved schedules cover activities in different soil types, plantation work and work involving differently abled persons.
Key provisions
G.O.(Ms.)No.74 approves the following changes and rate categories:
- The scheme wage increased from Rs.281 to Rs.294 per person per day with effect from 1 April 2023.
- Revised rates apply for the financial year 2023-24.
- Earthwork rates vary according to ordinary soil, hard soil and soft disintegrated rock not requiring blasting.
- Separate rates are provided for excavation depths, land levelling, trench cutting and pitting for plants.
- Additional rates apply for lead beyond the initial 10 metres and lift beyond the initial 2 metres.
- Plantation activities include planting seedlings and watering plants or trees.
- Other listed activities include jungle clearance, stump removal, breaking clods, tamping, sectioning and benching old embankment slopes.
Examples of revised rates
The 2023-24 schedule sets ordinary-soil excavation up to 0.30 metres deep at Rs.209.24 per cubic metre. Land levelling is Rs.299.33 per cubic metre in ordinary soil and Rs.347.60 per cubic metre in hard soil. Watering plants or trees from a source at the site is Rs.3.15 each, while scrub jungle clearance is Rs.19.07 per square metre.
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Common questions
From what date does the Rs.294 MGNREGS wage apply?
The wage of Rs.294 per person per day applies from 1 April 2023.
How many working hours does the daily wage cover?
The Schedule of Rates is designed around eight hours of work, including one hour of rest.
Are the same excavation rates used for every type of soil?
No. G.O.(Ms.)No.74 provides different rates for ordinary soil, hard soil and soft disintegrated rock not requiring blasting. Rates also vary by depth and type of activity.
Are MGNREGS estimates prepared through software?
Yes. Estimate creation, administrative sanction and technical sanction have been handled through SECURE Software since the financial year 2019-20.
