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What was the original name of MGNREGA before it was renamed?
What was the original name of MGNREGA before it was renamed?
- Rural Development Guarantee Act
- Mahatma Gandhi Employment Scheme
- National Rural Employment Act
- Employment Guarantee Act (correct)
What key concern of Mahatma Gandhi influenced the creation of MGNREGA?
What key concern of Mahatma Gandhi influenced the creation of MGNREGA?
- Enhancing foreign employment opportunities
- Mass production and not production by masses (correct)
- Increasing industrial productivity
- Encouraging urban migration
When was MGNREGA officially enacted?
When was MGNREGA officially enacted?
- 2 October 2009 (correct)
- 15 August 2006
- 1 January 2008
- 2 October 2005
Which of the following describes MGNREGA's role in rural development?
Which of the following describes MGNREGA's role in rural development?
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Which year marked the passage of the Employment Guarantee Act that led to the creation of MGNREGA?
Which year marked the passage of the Employment Guarantee Act that led to the creation of MGNREGA?
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Introduction to MGNREGA
- Enacted in 2005 to address rural unemployment.
- Initially known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).
- Renamed to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) on October 2, 2009, in honor of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Gandhi emphasized mass production to uplift the poorest sections of society and contribute to nation-building.
Significance of MGNREGA
- A milestone in India's approach to rural development, distinguishing it from previous employment policies.
- Aims to provide legal guarantee for at least 100 days of unskilled wage employment in a financial year to every rural household.
- Focuses on improving livelihood security and empowering rural communities.
- Recognized for fostering community participation and infrastructure development in rural areas.
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