Question

Write any two main features of the NREGA which help in alleviating poverty.

Answer 1

Following are the main features of NREGA :

1. This Act Provides 100 days assured employment every year to every rural household in all districts. One third of the proposed jobs would be reserved for women.
2. Under the programme, if an applicant is not provided employment within fifteen days he will be entitled to a daily unemployment allowance.