Question

Which of the following is the largest rural employment programme in India?

  1. MNREGA
  2. TRYSEM
  3. Work for food
  4. Skill Development Programme

Answer:

Option A: MNREGA

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “MNREGA”.

The largest rural employment program in India is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) , also known as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA). It was introduced in 2005 and guarantees at least 100 days of wage employment to every rural household in India.