Can Aadhaar-based payment systems significantly improve the efficiency of MNREGA worker payments
No empirical evidence that Aadhaar-based payment for MNREGA workers is significantly better, as indicated by a recent study questioning the effectiveness of the system.
- Despite the intention to streamline payment processes, the recent study suggests that Aadhaar-based payment systems may not significantly improve efficiency for MNREGA worker payments.
- The study questions the effectiveness of the Aadhaar-based system, indicating that it may not offer the anticipated benefits in terms of timeliness and reliability of payments to MNREGA workers.
- Issues such as connectivity challenges in rural areas, biometric authentication errors, and other technical glitches may hinder the smooth implementation of Aadhaar-based payment systems for MNREGA workers.
- The lack of empirical evidence demonstrating a clear advantage of Aadhaar-based payments in the context of MNREGA worker payments raises concerns about the overall effectiveness of the system.
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