economics medium MCQ

Under the MGNREGA scheme, what is the minimum mandated percentage of workdays that must be generated for women?

  1. 25%
  2. 33%
  3. 50%
  4. No specific reservation

Answer: 33%

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act legally mandates that at least one-third (33%) of the total beneficiaries or person-days generated under the scheme must be women. This provision is designed to ensure female participation in the rural workforce and promote grassroots economic empowerment.

Topic Indian Economy - Schemes
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC
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