Question

Wages under MGNREGS are to be paid within ________ days.
1. 15
2. 10
3. 7
4. 1

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 15

The correct answer is 15.

Wages under MGNREGS are to be paid within 15 days.

• MGNREGA and MGNREGS:
  • MGNREGA  is an acronym for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
  • Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed on 23^rd August 2005 and the scheme was officially launched on 2^nd February 2006.
  • The scheme was earlier known as National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.
  • The act has the provision of at least 100 days of work that provides guaranteed wage in a financial year.
  • The wages under MGNREGS should be paid within 15 days.
  • A total of 708 districts are covered under the scheme.