The job card-Aadhaar mismatch in MGNREGS workers of Odisha can have serious implications on the livelihood of the workers. Here are some of the consequences of the same:

• Delayed payment: The mismatch between the job card and Aadhaar can lead to a delay in payments for work done under MGNREGS. This can cause financial distress for the workers.
• Exclusion from work opportunities: The job card-Aadhaar mismatch can also lead to workers being excluded from work opportunities under MGNREGS, as they are not able to verify their identity.
• Difficulty in accessing other government schemes: The mismatch can also affect the workers' eligibility for other government schemes that require Aadhaar authentication, thereby limiting their access to social security benefits.
• Loss of trust in the system: The job card-Aadhaar mismatch can lead to a loss of trust in the MGNREGS system among workers and may discourage them from participating in future work opportunities.

The government needs to ensure that all discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner and that workers are not unfairly penalized due to technical glitches in the system. Providing better training to workers on the usage of the Aadhaar system can also help in avoiding such issues in the future.