Poverty As A Challenge

Question
CBSEENSS9008098

What are the main features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005?

Solution

The main features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 are mentioned below: 
(i)The NREGAs 2005 was passed in September 2005.

(ii)The act provides 100 days assured employment to every rural household in 200 districts.

(iii)The central government will also establish National Employment Guarantee funds.

(iv)Later, the scheme will be extended to 600 districts. One third of the proposed Jobs would be reserved for women.

(v)Under the programme, if an applicant is not provided employment within 15 days, he / she will be entitled to a daily unemployment allowance.

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