Economics
Answer
MGNREGA 2005, also known as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, is often called the ‘Right to Work’ because it guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to eligible rural households. Any adult member willing to do unskilled manual work has the right to demand employment under this program. If employment isn’t provided within 15 days of applying, applicants are entitled to an unemployment allowance.
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