Government Support and Employment in Rural Areas

The video discusses the slow growth of employment in the organized sector, forcing many workers into the unorganized sector where they face low wages and job insecurity. It highlights the need for government intervention to protect these workers through measures like minimum wage laws and support for small-scale industries. The video also explores ways to create employment opportunities in rural areas, such as infrastructure development and support for agriculture. It concludes with an overview of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005, which guarantees 100 days of employment per year to rural workers.

What is one of the main issues faced by workers in the unorganized sector?

• Low and irregular wages

• High job security

• Numerous benefits

• Regular earnings

What is a significant problem for workers in the unorganized sector?

• Job security

• High wages

• Regular benefits

• Exploitation and unfair wages

Which measure can the government take to protect workers in the unorganized sector?

• Eliminate benefits

• Fix minimum wages

• Increase working hours

• Reduce job security

Which sector's workers need protection and support according to the video?

• Unorganized sector

• Both sectors

• Organized sector

• Neither sector

What kind of support do farmers need from the government?

• Less storage facilities

• High-interest loans

• Timely delivery of seeds and credit

• Reduction in agricultural inputs

What kind of facilities should the government provide to support small-scale industries?

• No support

• Limited raw materials

• High taxes

• Marketing of outputs

How can the government help in creating employment opportunities in rural areas?

• By decreasing market access

• By reducing infrastructure

• By promoting cottage industries

• By limiting transportation

Which infrastructure development can lead to employment opportunities in rural areas?

• Reducing roads

• Creating transportation and markets

• Limiting banking facilities

• Decreasing infrastructure

What does the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005 guarantee?

• 50 days of employment

• 100 days of employment

• 200 days of employment

• No employment guarantee

What happens if the government fails to provide employment under MGNREGA?

• No consequences

• Unemployment allowances are given

• Employment is reduced

• Workers are penalized