What are the measures taken by the government to tackle the issue of job card-Aadhaar mismatch in Odisha's MGNREGS workers

Explanation of the role of Aadhaar in MGNREGS workers of Odisha and the consequences of a job card-Aadhaar mismatch.
The government of Odisha has taken several measures to tackle the issue of job card-Aadhaar mismatch in MGNREGS workers. These measures include -
  • Conducting regular Aadhaar enrollment drives for MGNREGS workers
  • Linking Aadhaar with job cards to ensure authenticity
  • Setting up a grievance redressal system to assist workers facing issues related to job card-Aadhaar mismatch
  • Regularly updating Aadhaar details in the MGNREGS database
Aadhaar plays a crucial role in the MGNREGS scheme in Odisha. It acts as a unique identifier for each worker and ensures transparency in the distribution of wages and other benefits. The consequences of a job card-Aadhaar mismatch can be severe. Workers may not receive their rightful wages, and the misappropriation of funds may occur. Therefore, it is necessary to address such mismatches to ensure that the scheme's intended beneficiaries receive its benefits.
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