sjahssSJAHSSSJAHSS2788-9424https://doi.org/10.47310/sjahss.2022.v02i01.002Employment Oriented Program and Awareness Level of Rural PeoplesSahebraoHiwaleVijaykumarParsodeRural development programs in rural areas have been implemented for various purposes. Among them, various programs are also implemented for the elimination of unemployment. For this, the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is working in the name of Mahatma Gandhi as the most effective program at present. Prior to this program, employment guarantee scheme was working in Maharashtra. The scheme is now covered under MGNREGA. The government has made efforts to eradicate unemployment all over the country with the objective of making this program very widespread. Initially, only 12 districts from Maharashtra were included on an experimental basis. It included Aurangabad district.