The present paper aimed at identifying and analyzing the opinions of beneficiaries of MGNREGS and its implementing agencies on planning, implementation and hurdles in implementation of the scheme in Karimnagar and Medak districts of Telangana state. For the purpose of the study, two mandals where comparatively highest amount of money was spent by the government on the scheme and two mandals where lowest amount of money was spent were selected from each district. | An analysis of the perspectives of mgnregs beneficiaries and implementing agencies about the planning implementation and shortcomings of the scheme in Telangana state India