Question
MNREGA programme has been introduced to implement which
Article of Indian Constitution?Solution
The MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) programme was introduced to implement Article 43 of the Indian Constitution, which is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy. This article directs the state to ensure that it provides work, subsistence wages, a decent standard of living, and leisure to all workers, especially in agriculture and industry. The aim of the MNREGA is to guarantee 100 days of wage employment to rural households to enhance their livelihood. Thus, the correct answer is (a) Article 43.
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