In which year was the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act passed?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2005.
- MGNREGA represents a significant step towards improving rural livelihoods in India by guaranteeing employment and promoting sustainable development in rural areas.
- Its focus on transparency and decentralization aims to enhance the effectiveness of rural employment programs and ensure that benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
- MGNREGA guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.
- This ensures that rural households have a safety net for earning a livelihood.