i. Works which are non-tangible, not measurable, non-quantifible repetitive such as, removing grass, pebbles, agricultural operations, shall not be taken up. 

ii. Works like boulder pebble or shrub removal silt application and similar activities are not as a stand-alone activities. However, these can be a part of tasks in projects for converting uncultivable/barren/fallow lands into cultivable lands through one time land development activities. 

iii. Agriculture inputs and agriculture operations are not allowed. Removal of weeds and watering may be considered only for forestry plantation and horticulture limited for a duration of 2-3 years. This shold also be a part of the consolidated project to be assisted under MGNREGA. 

iv. Expenditure incurred to finance non-permissible activities will be recovered from the person responsible for such expenses. 

v. Execution of pilot activity under MGNREGA is discouraged. However, pilots using MGNREGA funds, involving only a few Panchayats could be taken up only upon approval of the Ministry. 

vi. MGNREGS funds cannot be used for land acquisition. 

vii. Specified criteria to be followed while executing dug wells under MGNREGA.