Once infamous for Political disturbances and violences, Mangalkote Block created a record in MGNREGA employment generation this year. Development is the key to peace.

Mangalkote has been in news for Political clashes leading to violence, cause loss of human lives and property since 2008-09 onwards. There are several instances of intense group rivalry leading to violent attacks and several litigation affecting almost every village.

• But, now the same Mangalkote has created a history creating maximum employment generation under MGNREGA in 2012-13 financial year. Conducive environment for work in villages of Mangalkote could facilitate good results due to combined efforts of TEAM BURDWAN in such excellent performance.
• In 2009-10 financial year this block could generate only 3.10 lakhs man days, that increased to 6.84 lakhs in 2010-11 and 9.8 lakhs in 2011-12 financial year.
• Mangalkote block created a history in 2012-13 financial year with employment generation of 21.7 lakhs involving 55248 families. So, employment generation has increased three times over last two years.
• Similarly, the expenditure incurred by this block has increased from Rs 9.70 crores only in 2010-11 to Rs 46 crores in 2012-13 financial year.
• It was Rs 16.7 crores in 2011-12. This increase in expenditure by more than four times is possible due to peaceful and conducive environment for development works.
• It is estimated that final expenditure of 2012-13 financial year may be approximately Rs 50 crores and man days may be 23 lakhs.

Well done Mangalkote.

Thanks to all employees and others associated with this remarkable  achievement.