What is meant by ‘MNREGA’?
The central Government formulated the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in 2005. The Act covered 200 districts in its first phase. Implemented on February 2, 2006, and was extended to 130 additional districts in 2007-08. All the remaining rural areas have been notified with effect from April 1, 2008.
Right based Framework: For adult members of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual Work.
Time-bound Guarantee: 15 days for the provision of employment, else unemployment allowance.
Up to 100 days in a financial year per household, depending on the actual demand.