Question

Which ministry is responsible for implementing the NREGA?

• A. Ministry of Finance
• B. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• C. Ministry of Rural Development
• D. Ministry of Labour and Employment

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ministry of Rural Development

Ministry responsible for NREGA Implementation

• The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, is the nodal ministry responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

• MGNREGA is a flagship program aimed at enhancing livelihood security in rural areas by guaranteeing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.

• The Act was notified in September 2005 and came into effect from February 2, 2006. It was initially launched in 250 most backward districts of the country.

• MGNREGA is implemented by the Gram Panchayats at the village level, with the State Governments playing a key role in its execution and monitoring.

• The Ministry of Rural Development provides the overall policy framework, technical support, and financial assistance to the states for the effective implementation of the scheme.