What is the objective of MGNREGA and how is technology impacting it
This question aims to understand the objective of MGNREGA and how the use of technology is nullifying its objectives, as commented by Jairam Ramesh, a Congress leader in India.
- Technology has allowed for better communication between government officials and villagers, which has improved the implementation of MGNREGA programs.
- However, despite the use of technology, corruption and mismanagement remains a major problem in the implementation of MGNREGA.
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has argued that scams related to fake job cards and wages have nullified the benefits of MGNREGA.
- Technology has also led to the centralization of the decision-making process in MGNREGA, which has undermined the program's objective of empowering communities.
- Furthermore, the use of technology has resulted in a lack of accountability, with officials using technology to manipulate data to show an increase in work while not focusing on the quality of work created.
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