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

AWomen and Children

BSC (Scheduled Castes) and ST (Scheduled Tribes)

CElderly and Disabled

DFarmers and Fishermen

Answer:

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

Read Explanation:

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.


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