The correct answer is: d) All of the above
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is a social security legislation and an employment guarantee scheme introduced by the Government of India on 25 August 2005. It provides for at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every adult member of a rural household who is willing to do unskilled manual work.
The MGNREGA has been implemented in Sikkim since 2006. The scheme has been successful in providing employment to rural workers in Sikkim. In 2019-20, the scheme provided employment to over 1.2 lakh rural workers in Sikkim. The scheme has also helped in improving infrastructure in rural areas of Sikkim. Under the MGNREGA, a number of infrastructure projects have been implemented in Sikkim, such as construction of roads, bridges, water tanks, and schools. The scheme has also helped in stemming out-migration from rural areas of Sikkim. The MGNREGA has provided a safety net for rural workers in Sikkim and has helped in improving their livelihood.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Providing rural employment: The MGNREGA provides at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every adult member of a rural household who is willing to do unskilled manual work. This has helped in reducing unemployment and poverty in rural areas.
- Improving infrastructure: The MGNREGA has helped in improving infrastructure in rural areas. Under the MGNREGA, a number of infrastructure projects have been implemented in rural areas, such as construction of roads, bridges, water tanks, and schools. This has improved the quality of life of rural people.
- Stemming out-migration: The MGNREGA has helped in stemming out-migration from rural areas. The scheme has provided a safety net for rural workers and has helped in improving their livelihood. This has reduced the incentive for people to migrate to urban areas in search of employment.