Lucknow, Dec 04: Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest person-day generation under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in the country for the financial year 2025-26, according to data from the state’s Rural Development Department.

Work Expansion Across Rural Areas

Against an annual physical target of 2,000 lakh person-days, the state has already created 1,768.81 lakh person-days, placing it at the national top. The state has also spent ₹6,598.89 crore under the scheme so far in this financial year, providing employment to 47.76 lakh families.

Officials said the performance reflects an expanded work footprint across districts, with a significant portion of MGNREGA activities linked to rural infrastructure, water conservation and land development.

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