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The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) , introduced in 2005 by the Ministry of Rural Development , is one of the world's largest work guarantee programs.  It aims to strengthen livelihood security in rural areas by providing 100 days of assured wage employment each year to adult members of rural households willing to engage in unskilled manual labor. This initiative plays a vital role in promoting economic stability, empowering communities, and fostering sustainable development across India's rural landscape. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) stands as a monumental testament to India's commitment to social welfare and rural empowerment. Enacted in 2005, this groundbreaking initiative has evolved into one of the most significant pillars of support for rural populations across the country. Imagine a program that guarantees 100 days of wage employment annually to adult members of rural households—this is not jus...

📌Gandhi - Irwin Pact and Poona Pact signatories.

📍Gandhi - Irwin Pact 🌟 It was an agreement signed on 5 march 1931 between M.K. Gandhi{leader of Indian National Movement}, and Lord Irwin{Later Lord Halufax{(British Viceroy)}. 🌟It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience {Satyagrah} in India against British rule {salt march 1930}. 🌟Gandhiji was arrested for breaking the salt law at the end of march and J.L. Nehru was also in jail this time due to this incidence the movement got worldwide publicity which Irwin wanted to end. 🌟Gandhi was released from custody in January 1931. 🌟The negotiation between Gandhi -Irwin  made Gandhi to give up satyagraha campaign, and Irwin agreed to released those who had been imprisoned during it and to allow Indians to make salt for domestic use. 🌟 After this Gandhi attended the second round table in London{sep-Dec}. 🔴***Not granted*** *Mahatma Gandhi's demand of converting death penalty of - 🔘Bhagat Singh, 🔘 Rajguru and 🔘 Sukhdev  to lesser punishment was not agreed by Irwin. ?...