Which of the following schemes of the Govt. of India aims at enhancing the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing hundred days of wage-employment?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) MGNREGA.

Explanation

• MGNREGA stands for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. It guarantees 100 days of wage employment to rural households.

Incorrect options

• PMGSY: Launched in 2000. Focuses on rural road infrastructure.
• Skilled India Yojana: Launched in 2015. Provides skill development opportunities.
• PMJDY: Launched in 2014. Aims for financial inclusion through bank accounts.

Key points

• Launched in 2005.
  
• Enhances livelihood security through employment.
• Creates durable assets like roads and ponds in rural areas.

Information booster

• Ministry of Rural Development.
• Current Minister: Giriraj Singh (2025).
• Provides unskilled manual work for rural households.