The 'Right to Work' plan, under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, was implemented in how many districts in the first phase?
This questions was previously asked in
Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023
Explanation:
- The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), 2005, was launched to enhance the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment.
- It provides the 'Right to Work' for adult members of rural households willing to do unskilled manual work.
- ? Option 1, 150 districts: This is not the correct number of districts in the first phase.
- Option 2, 200 districts: This is the correct number. The scheme was first launched in 200 districts in India.
- ? Option 3, 100 districts: Incorrect, as only 100 districts were not selected.
- ? Option 4, 120 districts: This number is not correct for the initial phase.
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By: Parvesh Mehta