What are the main features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005?

The main features of the National Rural Employment Act 2005 are as follows:

1. To provide 100 days of wage employment to every household to ensure livelihood security in rural areas.
2. Sustainable development to address the cause of drought, deforestation and soil erosion.
3. One-third of the proposed jobs under this scheme have been reserved for women.