Question

Which of the following statements is/are NOT true regarding MGNREGA?

• A. MGNREGA was introduced by the Government of India in 2005.
• B. It ensures 200 days of employment to rural adults.
• C. It receives financial support from the Employment Guarantee Fund.
• D. It reserves one-third of the available job opportunities for women.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It ensures 200 days of employment to rural adults.

MGNREGA or the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was introduced by the Government of India in 2005. It ensures 100 days of employment to the adult members of all households in rural areas every year.

The scheme receives financial support from the Employment Guarantee Fund that involves both the central government and state governments. The programme reserves one-third of the available job opportunities exclusivelyfor women .