Department of Extension and communication Management, College of Rural Home Science University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, Karnataka
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Online published on 25 July, 2018.
The research was conducted during 2010–11 in Dharwad district of Karnataka state. In Dharwad Taluka five panchayats were selected. Data were collected from one village from each Panchayat. The sample consisted of 270 randomly selected beneficiaries of NREGA. Beneficiaries were satisfied with the works taken up under the head asset creation like rural connectivity, construction of school compounds, flood control and protection which have greatly benefited the community. Most of the beneficiaries faced some problems while 33 per cent beneficiaries said that there were no sufficient work site facilities like drinking water and 24 per cent women beneficiaries said that there was no crèche facility.
Assets creation, perceived benefits, problems, suggestions
