Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 1

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 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