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Why is NREGA also called the Right to Work? Explain.

Answer:

Every state or region m India has potential for increasing the income and employment in that area. Recognising this, the Central Government in India has passed an act called the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.

The main objectives of the NREGA 2005 are:

(i) to implement the Right to Work in 200 districts of India.

(ii) to guarantee 100 days of employment in a year by the government. In case the government fails,    it offers unemployment allowance.

(iii) to give preference to the type of work that will help increase the production from land.