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MGNREGA Meghalaya — Khasi & Garo Communities

Q: How to get MGNREGA job card in Meghalaya?

Visit your Gram Panchayat or Village Council office and apply for a MGNREGA Job Card. It is issued free of cost. All adult members of the household willing to do manual work are registered on the card. You can also check nrega.nic.in for your area's list.

Q: Does MGNREGA apply to all tribes in Meghalaya including Garo and Khasi?

Yes, MGNREGA is open to all rural households in Meghalaya regardless of tribe, caste, or income. Khasi, Jaintia, Garo, and all other communities in rural Meghalaya are eligible. The Village Council or Gram Panchayat is the point of contact.

Q: What happens if MGNREGA work is not provided within 15 days in Meghalaya?

If work is not provided within 15 days of a written demand, the worker is entitled to an unemployment allowance — 1/4 of the wage rate for the first 30 days and 1/2 of the wage rate thereafter. Contact the Block Development Officer (BDO) if this occurs.

MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment — Government of Meghalaya

Meghalaya✅ ₹316/day for up to 100 days per year — paid directly to your bank or post office account (DBT)

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MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment — Quick Info

Scheme Name	MGNREGA Meghalaya 2026 — ₹316/Day Guaranteed Wage Employment for 100 Days \| Rural Job Card
State / UT	Meghalaya (Meghalaya)
Launch Year	2006
Benefit	₹316/day for up to 100 days per year — paid directly to your bank or post office account (DBT)
Official Website	https://nrega.nic.in

What is MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment?

MGNREGA (Ka Ain MGNREGA) guarantees 100 days of paid employment at ₹316/day for every rural household in Meghalaya, including Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribal communities. Work is conducted near the village — water conservation, land development, plantation, and rural roads. Apply at your Village Council or Gram Panchayat for a free job card (nongkynmaw ka job card).

MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment Benefits

✅ ₹316/day for up to 100 days per year — paid directly to your bank or post office account (DBT)

MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment Eligibility

Any adult member of a rural household in Meghalaya willing to do unskilled manual work. No income or caste restriction. Aadhaar-linked account required.

Required Documents

✓ Aadhaar Card
✓ Residence proof (ration card / voter ID / any local document)
✓ Passport-size photograph
✓ Bank or post office account details (Aadhaar-linked)

How to Apply for MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment?

Visit your Gram Panchayat or Village Council office. Apply for a MGNREGA Job Card. Once issued, demand work in writing (work demand application). Work will be provided within 15 days within 5 km of your residence. Wages credited to bank/post office within 15 days of work completion.

1Visit the official website: https://nrega.nic.in
2Register with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
3Fill the application form with personal and bank details
4Upload required documents
5Submit application and note your reference number
6Track application status on the government portal

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Official Website — Meghalaya

Apply directly on the Government of Meghalaya website. Application is completely free — do not pay anyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions — MGNREGA Meghalaya Wage Employment

What is the MGNREGA wage rate in Meghalaya in 2026?−

The MGNREGA wage rate in Meghalaya is ₹316 per day (revised rate). This is paid for unskilled manual work for up to 100 days per rural household per year, directly to the worker's Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account.

How to get MGNREGA job card in Meghalaya?+

Does MGNREGA apply to all tribes in Meghalaya including Garo and Khasi?+

What happens if MGNREGA work is not provided within 15 days in Meghalaya?+

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Eligibility, documents, status check and complete guide available on the main page.

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