Murugan from Villupuram district worked 118 days under 100 Naal Velai Thittam last year. ₹374/day. Direct bank transfer. ₹44,132 total — without leaving his village.
His neighbour never applied for a Job Card. No card — no work — no payment. Same village, same scheme, very different outcome.
100 Naal Velai Thittam (100 நாள் வேலை திட்டம்) is the Tamil name for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) — the Central Government’s rural employment guarantee program. In Tamil Nadu, workers receive ₹374 per day — one of the highest wage rates in India. Guarantees 125 days of paid work per year per household.
Official Portal: nrega.dord.gov.in TN State Portal: tnrega.tn.gov.in Helpline: 1800-111-555 (Toll-free)
Quick Answer (விரைவு பதில்): Job Card Apply: Gram Panchayat office → Form submit → 15 days mein card Payment Status: nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Tamil Nadu → District → Block → GP TN Daily Wage: ₹374/day (2026-27) Work days: 125 days guaranteed per year Helpline: 1800-111-555
⭐ 2026 Important Updates
Two key changes:
1. Work days increased:
100 days → 125 days guaranteed per year Annual maximum: ₹374 × 125 = ₹46,750 per family
2. Scheme rename (Central Government):
Central govt renamed MGNREGA to “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana” But Tamil Nadu continues to call it 100 Naal Velai Thittam Portal same: nrega.dord.gov.in Work and payments continue normally
3. Pending funds released:
TN was owed ₹4,034 crore from Central Government Central Government released ₹2,999 crore in 2026 Payments now cleared — check your status
Tamil Nadu Wage Rate 2026-27
| State comparison | Daily Wage |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹374/day |
| Kerala | ₹333/day |
| Karnataka | ₹349/day |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹237/day |
| Telangana | ₹264/day |
| National Average | ₹267/day |
Tamil Nadu = among highest MGNREGA wages in India.
Job Card — How to Get
Job Card = your official registration. Without it, no work, no payment.
Step 1: Visit your Gram Panchayat (Oor Panchayat) office
Step 2: Ask for Job Card application form — free
Step 3: Fill details:
- Family head name
- All adult members (18+ years)
- Address
- Bank account number (Aadhaar-linked)
- Aadhaar numbers
Step 4: Submit with:
- Aadhaar copies (all adults)
- Bank passbook first page
- Passport photos (2 per member)
Step 5: Gram Panchayat verifies → 15 days → Job Card issued
If card not issued in 15 days = visit Block Development Office (BDO).
How to Demand Work
After Job Card:
Step 1: Submit written application at Gram Panchayat — “I need work”
Step 2: Work must be provided within 5 km, within 15 days
Step 3: Work not provided in 15 days = Unemployment Allowance entitled
Unemployment Allowance = 25% of wage for first 30 days, 50% after. This is your legal right under the Act.
Payment Status Check
Step 1: Open nrega.dord.gov.in
Step 2: “Reports” → “State”
Step 3: Select Tamil Nadu → District → Block → Gram Panchayat
Step 4: Worker section → Find your name → Payment history
Or via UMANG App: UMANG App → Search “MGNREGA” → Payment Status
TN State Portal — tnrega.tn.gov.in
For Tamil Nadu specific information:
- District-wise work orders
- Village-level muster rolls
- TN-specific grievances
- Contact details of District Programme Coordinator
tnrega.tn.gov.in → Grievance → File complaint
Muster Roll — Verify Your Attendance
Always check muster roll after completing work:
nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Tamil Nadu → District → Block → GP → Muster Roll → Work name → Your name
Name not in muster roll = payment will not come. Report immediately to Gram Panchayat in writing.
Common Problems + Fix
“Job Card applied but not received”: Legal deadline = 15 days. Visit BDO office. Mention date of application. File written complaint.
“Work done but payment not received”: Check muster roll first. If name present but no payment after 15 days — file grievance at nrega.dord.gov.in → Grievance. Or call 1800-111-555.
“Payment going to wrong bank account”: Account must be Aadhaar-linked. Visit Gram Panchayat → Update bank details.
“Work not offered after applying”: Demand unemployment allowance in writing. Legal entitlement after 15 days.
“Name not in muster roll despite working”: Report immediately in writing to Gram Panchayat. Take witness signatures. File online grievance.
FAQ — அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள்
100 நாள் வேலை திட்டம் Job Card எப்படி பெறுவது? Gram Panchayat office ki poyyu application form vaangi fill pannunga. Aadhaar + bank passbook kodungu. 15 days la Job Card kidaikkum. Free.
தமிழ்நாட்டில் 2026-27ல் ஒரு நாள் கூலி எவ்வளவு? (TN daily wage 2026?) ₹374 per day — India’s highest among major states.
100 நாள் வேலை payment status எப்படி பார்ப்பது? nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → Tamil Nadu → District/Block/GP → Worker name → Payment history.
125 நாட்களுக்கு work guarantee இருக்கா? (Is 125 days guarantee available?) Yes. Increased from 100 to 125 days in 2026. Same portal. Same Job Card.
Helpline: 1800-111-555 | nrega.dord.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Main Portal | nrega.dord.gov.in |
| TN State Portal | tnrega.tn.gov.in |
| UMANG App | Google Play → “UMANG” → MGNREGA |
| Helpline | 1800-111-555 |
Murugan worked 118 days. ₹44,132 directly in his account. No middleman. Valid Job Card — that was the difference.
Tamil Nadu rural families — get your Job Card from Gram Panchayat today. 125 days of guaranteed work. ₹374/day directly in your account. தமிழ்நாடு கிராமப்புற குடும்பங்கள் — இன்றே உங்கள் Gram Panchayat இல் Job Card பெறுங்கள்।
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