Ranga Rao from Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, worked 87 days under Upadi Hami Pathakam last year. Payment came directly to his Jan Dhan account — ₹237/day × 87 days = ₹20,619. No middleman. No delay beyond 15 days.
His neighbour had worked 112 days but never applied for job card properly. No payment received. Same work — different outcome.
The difference: a valid Job Card and Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Upadi Hami Pathakam (ఉపాధి హామీ పథకం) is the Telugu name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) — the Central Government’s flagship rural employment program. Guarantees 125 days of paid work per year (recently increased from 100 days) to rural households. AP daily wage: ₹237/day. Telangana daily wage: ₹264/day (2026-27 rates).
Official Portal: nrega.nic.in (old) → redirects to nrega.dord.gov.in (new 2026) AP State Portal: nrega.ap.gov.in TS State Portal: nrega.telangana.gov.in Helpline: 1800-111-555 (Toll-free)
Quick Answer (త్వరిత సమాధానం): Job Card Apply: Gram Panchayat office → Form submit → 15 days mein card Payment Status: nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → State → District → Block → GP → Worker Wage Rate AP: ₹237/day (2026-27) Wage Rate TS: ₹264/day (2026-27) Work days: 125 days guaranteed per year Helpline: 1800-111-555
⭐ 2026 Major Update — Name Change + 125 Days
Two big changes in 2026:
1. New name:
Union Cabinet = MGNREGA renamed “Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana” But: Telangana Assembly = resolution passed = opposing name change Portal same = nrega.dord.gov.in = work continues AP/TS mein = still called Upadi Hami Pathakam
2. Work days increased:
Old: 100 days guaranteed per year New: 125 days guaranteed per year Wage also revised upward
Job Card — What Is It?
Job Card = your official registration under Upadi Hami Pathakam. Without Job Card = cannot demand work = cannot receive payment. Free — no fee for Job Card. One Job Card per household. Valid as long as family lives in village.
What is printed on Job Card:
- Family head’s name
- All adult members’ names
- Job Card number (unique ID)
- Photograph
- Work history
How to Get Job Card — Step by Step
Step 1: Visit your Gram Panchayat (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 (must be Aadhaar-linked)
- Aadhaar numbers of all members
Step 4: Submit with documents:
- Aadhaar card copies (all adult members)
- Bank passbook first page (Aadhaar-linked account)
- Passport photos (2 per member)
- Residence proof
Step 5: Gram Panchayat verifies → 15 days → Job Card issued
If Job Card not issued in 15 days = file complaint at Block Development Office.
How to Demand Work
After getting Job Card:
Step 1: Submit written application at Gram Panchayat → “I need work”
Step 2: Gram Panchayat must provide work within 5 km of home within 15 days
Step 3: If work not provided in 15 days = Unemployment Allowance entitled
Unemployment Allowance = 25% of wage for first 30 days, 50% after that. This is your legal right.
Wage Rates 2026-27
| State | Daily Wage | Work Days |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹237/day | 125 days |
| Telangana | ₹264/day | 125 days |
| National Average | ₹267/day | 125 days |
Maximum annual earnings:
- AP: ₹237 × 125 = ₹29,625/year
- TS: ₹264 × 125 = ₹33,000/year
Payment Status Check
Step 1: nrega.dord.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “Reports” → “State”
Step 3: Select:
- Andhra Pradesh / Telangana
- District
- Block
- Gram Panchayat
Step 4: “Worker” section → Your name → Payment history visible
Or — UMANG App se: UMANG App → Search “MGNREGA” → Login → Payment Status
⭐ AP Specific — nrega.ap.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh workers:
AP has dedicated portal: nrega.ap.gov.in Check AP-specific work orders, payment, muster rolls AP Grievance: apnrega.ap.gov.in → Complaint section AP Helpline: 1800-425-0082
⭐ Telangana Specific — TS Portal
Telangana workers:
TS portal: nrega.telangana.gov.in TS Grievance: nrega.telangana.gov.in → Grievances TS Helpline: 040-23452244 Note: Telangana Assembly passed resolution to keep MGNREGA name — scheme continues normally
Muster Roll — Attendance Check
To verify your work attendance is recorded:
nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → State → District → Block → GP → Muster Roll → Select work → Your name
If name not in muster roll = work not officially recorded = payment won’t come. Report immediately to Gram Panchayat.
Common Problems + Fix
“Job Card applied but not received”: 15 days = legal deadline. Visit BDO (Block Development Officer) office. File written complaint. Mention Job Card number from receipt.
“Work done but payment not received”: Check muster roll first — is your attendance recorded? If yes but no payment after 15 days — file complaint at nrega.dord.gov.in → Grievance → Or call 1800-111-555.
“Payment going to wrong account”: Bank account must be Aadhaar-linked. Visit Gram Panchayat → update bank details → Aadhaar seeding must match.
“Work not provided after applying”: Demand unemployment allowance in writing to Gram Panchayat. Legal entitlement after 15 days.
“Name not in muster roll despite working”: Immediately report to Gram Panchayat. Take witness signatures. File grievance online.
FAQ — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
Upadi Hami Pathakam lo Job Card ela teesukovali? (ఉపాధి హామీ పథకంలో జాబ్ కార్డ్ ఎలా తీసుకోవాలి?) Gram Panchayat office ki velli application form teesukoni fill cheyandi. Aadhaar + bank passbook attach cheyandi. 15 days lo Job Card vastundi. Free.
AP lo Upadi Hami daily wage 2026 lo entha? (ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్లో ఉపాధి హామీ రోజు కూలి ఎంత?) ₹237 per day (2026-27). Telangana = ₹264 per day.
Payment ela check cheyali? (పేమెంట్ ఎలా చెక్ చేయాలి?) nrega.dord.gov.in → Reports → State → District/Block/GP → Worker → Payment history.
125 days work guarantee ela peddindi? 2026 mein increased from 100 to 125 days. Same portal — nrega.dord.gov.in.
Helpline: 1800-111-555 | AP: 1800-425-0082 | TS: 040-23452244
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Main Portal | nrega.dord.gov.in |
| AP Portal | nrega.ap.gov.in |
| TS Portal | nrega.telangana.gov.in |
| UMANG App | Google Play → “UMANG” → MGNREGA |
| Helpline | 1800-111-555 |
| AP Helpline | 1800-425-0082 |
| TS Helpline | 040-23452244 |
Ranga Rao received ₹20,619 directly. Valid Job Card. Aadhaar-linked account. No middleman.
AP and Telangana rural workers — get your Job Card from Gram Panchayat today. 125 days of guaranteed work. ₹237-264/day directly in your account. ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ మరియు తెలంగాణ గ్రామీణ కార్మికులు — ఈ రోజే మీ గ్రామ పంచాయతీ నుండి జాబ్ కార్డ్ తీసుకోండి।
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