Question

Explain how Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, MGNREGA helped in reducing unemployment and poverty.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Explain the aim of MGNREGA scheme.

Answer:

• In order to provide employment, particularly for the unskilled wage workers, the government implemented the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
• It aims at providing employment to people living in rural areas, who are willing to work, and can do physical or unskilled labour.
• The government guarantees seven hours of work for a hundred days and a fixed rate as daily wages for the workers.