What is the impact of using technology on the objective of MGNREGA
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claims that the use of technology is nullifying MGNREGA's objective of stopping distress migration
- Increased administrative efficiency: Technology integration has made the process of MGNREGA more transparent, accountable, and efficient. It has reduced paperwork, increased the timeliness of payments, and minimized corruption.
- Improved targeting of beneficiaries: Technology has enabled the identification and targeting of poor and vulnerable households who are in need of guaranteed employment.
- Reduced distress migration: The timely payment of wages and provision of employment opportunities can reduce the distress migration of the rural population to the cities.
- Challenges in implementation: The introduction of technology has also brought challenges in terms of digitization, maintenance, and accessibility of data, which can affect the fulfillment of MGNREGA's objectives.
- Reducing the need to provide work: There is a fear that technology could negatively affect the demand for work under MGNREGA, which in turn could lead to greater distress migration.
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