Question : Which of the following is a targeted poverty alleviation program in India?
Option 1: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
Option 2: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Option 3: Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Option 4: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Solution : The answer is (b) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
MGNREGA is a targeted poverty alleviation program in India that provides employment to rural poor. The program guarantees 100 days of employment per year to every household whose adult members volunteer to work. The program is funded by the central government and implemented by the state governments.
