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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which state has been ranked 1st in terms of MGNREGA employment?

A	Uttarakhand
B	Rajasthan
C	Jharkhand
D	Chhattisgarh

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to information given by the Rural Development Department on December 12, 2022, Uttar Pradesh has performed the best in the country in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the new wage rates notified on Tuesday, Sikkim has the highest daily payout at Rs 333 under the MGNREGA for 2022-23. The amount was Rs 318 in 2021-22.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand state has raised the working days under MNREGA from 100 to 150 days.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched by Govt. of India in all Gram Panchayats of districts Mahendergarh and Sirsa on 2nd February, 2006 and this scheme was also extended in two more districts namely Ambala & Mewat w.e.f. 1st April, 2007.

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