Which government scheme aims to provide a social safety net by guaranteeing wage employment to rural households whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work?
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Explanation
Correct Answer
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) aims to provide a social safety net to rural households. Under this scheme, adult members of rural households who volunteer to do unskilled manual work are legally guaranteed at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year.
Key Points
• MGNREGA was enacted in 2005.
• It guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to rural households.
• The primary objective is to enhance livelihood security in rural areas.
• It is a demand-driven employment programme where work is provided on request.
Additional Facts
• MGNREGA was launched on 2 February 2006.
• It was originally known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).
• In 2009, it was renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Important Questions
Question: How many days of employment are guaranteed annually under MGNREGA?
Answer: 100 days of wage employment.
Question: In which year was the MGNREGA Act enacted?
Answer: 2005.