Question

How does MGNREGA attempt to ensure employment in rural India?

Answer 1

Solution:
The Government of India launched the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005. It aims to provide 100 days of wage employment to every household to ensure livelihood security in rural areas.

Features of MGNREGA:

• MGNREGA also aims at sustainable development to address the causes of drought, deforestation, and soil erosion.
• One-third of the proposed jobs under MGNREGA are reserved for women
• The person days share of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), women in the scheme are 23%, 17%, and 53%, respectively.