Key Concepts:
– NDA government accused by Congress of diluting the legal guarantee of rural employment.
– Focus on the potential rollback or weakening of provisions under MGNREGA.
– Impact on livelihood security for rural populations, especially marginalized communities.
Relevance for UPSC:
– Important for understanding current socio-economic policy debates.
– Links to UPSC syllabus topics such as Rural Development, Employment Schemes, and Governance.
Implications:
– Possible increase in rural distress and unemployment.
– Challenges in achieving inclusive growth and social justice.
– Debate on the role of government in guaranteeing employment rights.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nda-has-weakened-legal-guarantee-of-rural-employment-congress/article70490502.ece?
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