The NREGA 2005 has helped in the upliftment of Rural people in the following manner.
- Guaranteed Employment: Any adult member of a rural household applying for work under the Act is entitled to employment. Every rural household is entitled to 100 days of employment. Guaranteed Wages: Wages are to be paid on a weekly basis and not beyond a fortnight. Wages are to be paid on the basis of:
- Centre-notified, state-specific NREGA wage list
- Time rates and piece rates as per state-specific Schedule of Rates (SoRs).
- In any case, the wage cannot be at a rate less than Rs. 60 per day.
- Unemployment Allowance: If work is not provided within 15 days of applying, the state is expected to pay an unemployment allowance which is one- fourth of the wage rate.
