In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, jobless labourers living in far-flung hilly areas are getting an opportunity to earn for living. Labourers in J&K’s Rajouri started working in different sectors under MGNREGA. MGNREGA continues to attract rural labourers pushed into distress due to COVID crisis. To mitigate the spread of COVID, labourers on site maintain social distance and take precautionary measures.