Question

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme?

• A. This programme has a statutory mandate.
• B. One-third of the proposed jobs are reserved for women.
• C. It aims to provide 100 days of wage employment or paid employment to every household in both rural and urban areas.
• D. It tries to initiate sustainable development in order to address drought, deforestation, and soil erosion.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It aims to provide 100 days of wage employment or paid employment to every household in both rural and urban areas.

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in 2005 to provide 100 days of wage employment or paid employment to rural unskilled labourers. It does not target the urban population. It also focuses on the creation of durable assets in rural areas such as wells, ponds, roads, and canals to address drought, deforestation, and soil erosion.