Which Indian labour law and social security measure aims to guarantee the 'right to work'?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
- The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), earlier known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (NREGA), is a landmark labour law and social security measure in India. It seeks to guarantee the “right to work” for rural households.
- The Act provides at least 100 days of wage employment per financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual labour.
- It aims to enhance livelihood security and reduce rural poverty through employment generation.
- Unlike earlier schemes, MGNREGA adopts a rights-based approach, addressing the root causes of chronic poverty and ensuring transparency and accountability in implementation.