Question

In June 2021, the Government of India introduced separate budget heads for which categories under MGNREGA for wage payment?

• A. Women and Children
• B. SC (Scheduled Castes) and ST (Scheduled Tribes)
• C. Elderly and Disabled
• D. Farmers and Fishermen

Answer 1

Answer:

B. SC (Scheduled Castes) and ST (Scheduled Tribes)

On June 3, 2021, the Government of India decided to create separate budget heads for SC (Scheduled Castes) and ST (Scheduled Tribes) categories under MGNREGA starting from the financial year 2021-22 for wage payments.