What does the MGNREGA stand for?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Option 2 (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).
Explanation –
The full form of MGNREGA is the 'Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act'.
It is one of the largest work guarantee programs in the world.
It was passed in September 2005 and came into force on February 2, 2006.
Initially, it was named NREGA, which was renamed MGNREGA on October 2, 2009.
Additional Points –
Work Guarantee: Under this Act, every rural household is provided a legal guarantee of 100 days of unskilled manual labor in a financial year.
Women's Empowerment: According to the Act, at least one-third (1/3) of the beneficiaries must be women.
Distance Limit: Employment is typically provided within a radius of 5 kilometers from the applicant's residence.
Unemployment Allowance: If work is not provided within 15 days of applying, the government is liable to provide an unemployment allowance to the applicant.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1: When was the name NREGA changed to MGNREGA?
Answer: On October 2, 2009.
Question 2: How many days of employment are guaranteed under the MGNREGA scheme?
Answer: 100 days.