The study looked at how a government program called MNREGA affected people in West Bengal. They talked to 200 people who were part of the program in two districts. Before MNREGA, everyone felt low in empowerment. After joining the program, most people felt more confident and self-reliant. Now, only 75.5% feel low in empowerment, while 24.5% feel medium. This shows that MNREGA has helped people in West Bengal feel more empowered.