The MGNREGA is flagship programme of government of India which is unique in nature and implemented in rural areas of all districts of the country.Employment is the key factor for the reduction in the poverty and providing the sustained living standard of the people especially in rural areas. Valsaddistrict was covered under the MGNREGA in the second phase in 2006. In the total population of district about 63% population belongs to the rural area. The agriculture and its allied activities are the major activities for livelihood of the people living the rural areas of the district. This study was found that MGNREGA had positive impact on income, expenditure and savings status of the beneficiaries. Before joining in MGNREGA, an average family income, expenditure and savings of the beneficiaries were Rs. 11,896, Rs. 6,809 and Rs. 2,226 respectively. However, after joining in MGNREGA, an average family income, expenditure and savings of the beneficiaries were reported to Rs. 15,242, Rs. 10,016 and Rs. 4,538 respectively.This study found that the beneficiaries were given an average of 78 days of employment per year under the program. However, this employment program aims to provide employment of 100 days a year.Overall this programme was involved much to improve the socio-economic status of population of Valsad district.