It is a scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development aimed to provide a legal right for 100 days of employment in every financial year to at least one member of every rural household whose adult members agree to do unskilled manual work.
- Women were guaranteed one-third of the jobs made available under the MGNREGA.
- Work to be provided within 5 km of the workers’ residence and minimum wages are to be paid.
- Right to get unemployment allowance in case employment is not provided within 15 days of applying.
- The involvement of contractors is banned.
- The Social Audit of MGNREGA works is mandatory, which ensures accountability and transparency.
Source: The Hindu