Question

In your opinion, how far is it correct to say that NREGA 2005 as "Right to Work"?

CBSE Class X Social Science SA ( 3 marks)

Answer 1

. NREGA is also called Right to Work :

(1) It has been implemented in 200 poorest of the poor districts of India.

(ii) NREGA guarantees 100 days of assured work to the people who are able and in need of work.

(iii)If the government fails to provide work, it will provide unemployment allowances to the people.

(iv) One-third of the jobs are reserved for women.