Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Current affairs, Topic: Schemes/ Policies/ Programmes, Issue: Wage revision of MNREGA.
Context: The Election Commission approved the increase of MGNREGA wages after the moral code of conduct came into force.
Synopsis:
- Wages determined based on Consumer Price Index (Agricultural Labourers) reflecting rural inflation.
- Around six crore rural households benefited from MGNREGA this year, with 35.5 lakh completing 100 days of work.(Data for Mains)
Prelims Connect(Schemes/Policies/Programmes)
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)2005. ➢    Guaranteed Employment: 100 days of unskilled work at government-set minimum wage. ➢    Eligibility: Citizen of India above 18 years, rural household, willing to do unskilled work. ➢    Unemployment Allowance,if no work provided within 15 days. ➢    Social Audit: Mandated for all MGNREGA works for community participation and government accountability.  |
