MGNREGA empowers Dalit woman in Karnataka to graduate

Kalpana Kote, a 22-year-old Dalit woman from Karnataka, has successfully completed her Bachelor of Arts degree with the help of the MGNREGA scheme. In 2023, she learned about job cards that allowed her to work and earn money for her education. Through MGNREGA, Kalpana worked on various projects, earning enough to cover college fees and other expenses. She used her earnings to buy books and set up internet access for online learning. Now a teacher in a private school, Kalpana continues to work during summer holidays to support her family. Local officials have acknowledged her achievements and the positive impact of MGNREGA on her life.