Can a disabled person apply for work? Can children and aged persons apply?
Children cannot apply for work under the NREGA. The lower age limit is 18 years; no upper age limit has been specified. There is no special clause for disabled people. However, the rules of employment guarantee schemes to be framed by state governments could incorporate provisions for the employment of disabled persons. Note: The Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 states that 3% of all poverty alleviation schemes should be for the benefit of persons with disabilities. Should an application for work be submitted only when employment is required? Can it be submitted in advance? Can a group application be submitted? Yes. The NREGA allows submission of advance and group applications. That is, one application can be given, singly or jointly, for different periods of the year in which employment is sought. How and when will an applicant know where and when s/he has to report for work? Applicants will be told where and when to report for work within 15 days of applying for work. The informati
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