The employment provided under MGNREGA scheme is envisioned to be demand driven. Which of the following statements are true in this regard?
- State is expected to institute mechanisms that proactively seek demand for work.
- Unemployment benefits are to be provided to those who do not get work within 3 months of demanding it.
- A Rozgar Diwas is to be organized by the Gram Panchayat every 3 months to seek applications for work and to settle claims of unemployment allowance.
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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All three
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The fact that distinguishes MGNREGA from other employment schemes is that it provides a legal entitlement to work, and that it promises work on demand. In this regard, it is proposed that it be made mandatory for all States to institute systems that proactively seek and rigorously record demand for work. In case a worker who demanded for work is not allocated any within 15 days of application, he must be paid unemployment benefits. The Gram Panchayat is expected to host a Rozgar Diwas to develop a forum of seeking work applications as well as settling dues of those promised unemployment benefits.