Food Security, poverty reduction and socio-economic well being can be considered as backbone of development. This can be achieved by enhanced education, employment generation, access to infrastructural facilities and increased purchasing power. However, to-date getting a required nutritious diet, clothing and shelter is challenging task and to curtail this MGNREGS was introduced with enormous objectives and policies. Thus, this paper makes an attempt to understand the impact of MGNREGS on food security and employment. This paper is a part of the major research project funded by UGC. The study is based on Primary study conducted in the districts of Bellary, Davangere, Gulbarga, Mandya and Shimoga in Karnataka state through a structured interview schedule comprising of 2500 samples. It is said that the development of a nation depends on the development of rural areas and this strategy can be achieved through MGNREGS. Thus, this paper makes an attempt to realize the intensity of the scheme in addressing food security issues.

Food security, livelihood , food and fodder for animals.