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The key objective of the MGNREG programme is to improve overall livelihood of the poor and vulnerable population and reduce their out migration and poverty. Government is legally accountable for providing employment of hundred days to those who demand it. This programme not only provides employment but also focuses on inclusive growth, as it conserves natural resources and creates productive assets. The main focus of the present study is to analyse the impact of MGNREGS on Inclusive Growth in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu. The objectives of the present study are to study the factors determining overall performance of MGNREGS in Madurai District and to examine the impact of MGNREGS on sustainability of workers’ household livelihood in Madurai District. This study is based on the primary survey conducted during the 2016-17. The total of 300 sample respondents was selected using multistage random sampling technique. The study had used pretested interview schedule to collect the data. The collected data were tabulated and analysed by using SPSS software. Factor analysis was adopted to study the factor determining overall performance of MGNREGS in Madurai District. Correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship between quality of work executed under MGNREGS and usefulness of work to the village and to examine the impact of MGNREGS on sustainability of workers’ household livelihood in Madurai District. The study finds that Grievance redressed mechanism under MGNREGS, Supervision at the worksite ,Process of Registration by government officials are the major factors to determine the overall performance of MGNREGS in Madurai District. The study reveals that there is a positive correlation between quality of work executed under MGNREGS and usefulness of work to the village/ people (41.10 per cent). The impact analysis shows that of MGNREGS had its impact on various socio, economic and environmental variables viz., Creation of Durable Asset, Decline of Household Indebtedness, Reduction of employment Migration, Market Wage hike, Decline of unpaid family work, Soil Conservation, Water Conservation, Afforestation, improvement in Natural Capital, and Agriculture Productivity.