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Assam Officer’s ‘Full Circle’ Visit to MGNREGA Site Goes Viral

The viral note drew attention to MGNREGA, India’s rural jobs guarantee.

Overview

  • In an X post, ACS officer Rubu Borah said he inspected MGNREGA works where his father once worked, calling the moment “full circle.”
  • The post drew widespread, supportive comments from users who praised his journey and urged empathy for workers.
  • Borah, originally from Bishwanath in Assam, secured the 14th rank in the Assam Civil Service examination and has worked as an educator.
  • MGNREGA, launched in 2005, guarantees up to 100 days of paid work to rural households and funds assets such as roads, canals, ponds, and wells.
  • India Today, News18, and Hindustan Times highlighted the story on September 28 after the post gained traction online.