How is the Rural Development Ministry defending Aadhaar-based wage payments
Explore the justifications provided by the Rural Development Ministry in defense of Aadhaar-linked wage disbursements.
The Rural Development Ministry has justified Aadhaar-based wage payments by:
- Enhanced transparency and accountability: Aadhaar helps in verifying the identity of beneficiaries, ensuring that wages are not siphoned off by middlemen.
- Reduced leakages: Aadhaar-linked payments help in minimizing leakages and ensuring that workers receive their full entitlements.
- Efficient delivery of services: Aadhaar enables direct transfer of wages into beneficiaries' bank accounts, reducing delays and ensuring timely payments.
- Curb corruption: Aadhaar authentication helps in preventing ghost workers and fake job card entries, promoting transparency in wage disbursement.
- Financial inclusion: Aadhaar-based payments promote financial inclusion among rural workers, facilitating access to formal banking services.
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