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Sectors of the Indian Economy — Question 20

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Question 17

Explain the objective of implementing the MG NREGA 2005.

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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, has following objectives:

  1. All those who are able to, and are in need of work in rural areas are guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government.
  2. If the government fails in its duty to provide employment, it gives unemployment allowances to the people.