• The use of technology has made the MGNREGA implementation process more efficient as workers can register online, and payments can be made to bank accounts.
• Digitization of records helps in tracking and monitoring the progress of the programme effectively, allowing the government to track issues and resolve them and use data analysis to improve outcomes.
• However, one issue observed is that technology has led to exclusion of some beneficiaries who lack the digital literacy to access and use the system.
• The time duration to complete work has reduced with the use of technology, thus allowing workers to perform more work and receive more wages.
• Congress leader Jairam Ramesh points out that the microcosm of joblessness, migration, and poverty continues to drive people off their land, despite the wage increase offered by MGNREGA.
• However, experts believe that technology should be used as an enabler rather than being blamed for all the shortcomings of the program. Equipping individuals and communities with the necessary training to access digital platforms will help address the issue of exclusion.

In summary, the use of technology in MGNREGA has made it easier to implement and monitor the program, but there are challenges in including individuals who lack digital literacy. While addressing these challenges, the government should ensure that technology is only used as an enabler and does not become a barrier to program access.