Under the MGNREGA scheme, what is the minimum mandated percentage of workdays that must be generated for women?
- 25%
- 33%
- 50%
- No specific reservation
Answer: 33%
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act legally mandates that at least one-third (33%) of the total beneficiaries or person-days generated under the scheme must be women. This provision is designed to ensure female participation in the rural workforce and promote grassroots economic empowerment.