What is the present state of the MNREGA scheme in India
It has been termed as a living monument of betrayal to rural India by some critics.
- MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) has been an essential welfare program in India aimed at providing employment to rural citizens.
- The scheme continues to face challenges such as delays in wage payments, corruption, lack of proper implementation, and insufficient funds.
- Critics argue that MNREGA has not fulfilled its promise of providing sustainable livelihoods to rural India and has been criticized as a 'living monument of betrayal' due to inefficiencies and lack of proper monitoring.
- Despite its flaws, MNREGA still plays a crucial role in providing temporary employment during lean agricultural seasons and supporting the rural poor.
- Efforts are being made to improve the implementation and effectiveness of the scheme to better serve its intended beneficiaries.
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