What is the recent challenge faced by MGNREGS with the deletion of registered workers
84.8 lakh workers registered under MGNREGS ‘deleted’, finds report
1. **Deletion of Registered Workers**: The recent challenge faced by MGNREGS is the deletion of 84.8 lakh registered workers from its database.
2. **Reasons for Deletion**:
- Data mismatch due to errors in Aadhaar and job card details.
- Inconsistencies in linking Aadhaar with job cards leading to deletion.
- Inactive accounts not linked with Aadhaar may have been removed.
- Risk of exclusion for genuine workers who rely on MGNREGS for livelihood.
- Potential loss of entitlements and benefits for deleted workers.
- Authorities urged to rectify errors and reinstate genuine workers promptly.
- Calls for improved monitoring and verification procedures to prevent such deletions in the future.
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