MGNREGA encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing rural livelihoods, strengthening natural resources and supporting the long-term development of rural areas. At its core, the Act guarantees at least one hundred days of wage employment to rural households willing to do unskilled manual labour, but its real significance lies in the types of work it mandates, which are designed to create durable community assets and improve the socio-economic fabric of villages. The activities under MGNREGA are broad, flexible and responsive to local needs, allowing Gram Panchayats to plan works that reflect local priorities while aligning with national development goals. A major group of activities under MGNREGA relates to water conservation and water harvesting. These include constructing check dams, ponds, percolation tanks and other structures that improve groundwater recharge and ensure water availability for agriculture. This emphasis addresses the persistent challenge of water scarcity in many rural regions. Closely related are works focused on drought-proofing, such as afforestation, shelterbelt plantations and land development measures that help stabilise the environment and enhance resilience against climate variability. Irrigation-related activities also form