Why do you think MGNREGA 2005 is referred to as ‘Right to work’?
MGNREGA 2005 is referred to as ‘Right to Work’ because it is a law implemented by the central government that guarantees employment in rural areas. Under this Act, all those who are able to and are in need of work are guaranteed 100 days of employment in a year by the government.
This legislation transforms employment into a right because if the government fails in its duty to provide work, it must provide unemployment allowances to the people. This legal guarantee ensures that the rural population has a statutory right to demand work, making employment a duty of the state rather than just an economic opportunity.
Explanation
The textbook explicitly states that the central government made a law implementing the Right to Work. The answer draws directly from the context which highlights two main features: the guarantee of 100 days of employment and the provision of unemployment allowances if the government fails to provide work. These features legally bind the government to provide work, hence justifying the title 'Right to Work'.