Question

Which of the following statement is not correct with respect to Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act?
1. It provides guaranteed wage employment to every household of rural areas for a minimum of 100 days
2. Job seeker must have completed 18 years of age
3. Ministry of Labour Welfare and employment is monitoring it
4. Social audit of MGNREGA works is mandatory

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ministry of Labour Welfare and employment is monitoring it

The correct answer is the Ministry of Labour Welfare and Employment.

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act formed in 2005 to guarantee the 'right to work' in rural areas.
• Salient features of MGNERA are as follows-
  • It provides guaranteed wage employment to every rural household for a minimum of 100 days.
  • The applicant must be a citizen of India and has completed 18 years of age.
  • Applicants must volunteer for unskilled labour.
  • The Ministry of Rural Development is monitoring the entire implementation of this scheme, hence option 3 is incorrect.
  • Within 15 days of application, the applicant must be provided employment otherwise he shall be compensated.
  • Social Audit of MGNERA is mandatory.

Responsibilities of State Govts in MGNAREGA-

• Frame Rules under Section 32 of this Act.
• Set ut the State Employment Guarantee Council.
• Set up a State level MGNREGA social audit agency/directorate.
• Establish and operate a State Employment Guarantee Fund