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The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare schemes | Explained

Why does the government favour Aadhaar-based authentication for rations under the public distribution system and government-to-citizen cash transfer programmes such as wage payments in MGNREGS? What are some common problems faced by rights-holders?

The Hindu

Government rebuffs Moody’s Aadhaar views; says a billion Indians trust it

Ministry rebuffs Moody's report on Aadhaar, citing its trustworthiness, security and privacy protections. Over a billion Indians have expressed their trust in Aadhaar by using it 100 billion times. International agencies, nations have lauded Aadhaar and its role in enhancing financial inclusion.

The Hindu

Budget progressively coming down; Centre aims to dilute MGNREGS, says Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh

Kerala’s Minister for Local Self-Government M.B. Rajesh speaks to The Hindu on budget cuts in the MGNREGS and the necessity to have an urban scheme on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

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Morning Digest | Indians more likely to believe nation’s influence is growing, says survey; MGNREGS deadline for mandatory Aadhaar-based wage payments extended, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Perinad Seethakali Sangham revives traditional folk art form Seethakali, performed by dalit artists from Veda & Pulaya communities. Group of folk art aficionados, cutting across caste & communal barriers, successfully salvaged it in 2017. Senior artist Babu, 64, & Roshni, MGNREGS worker, are part of the 20-member group, set to…

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HRF and LibTech team flags large-scale deletion of job cards and names of MGNREGS workers in A.P.

A LibTech report has put the deletions in 2022-23 at a whopping 59.6%. A reality check by the team of HRF and LibTech in three villages spread over two mandals in Parvathipuram Manyam district shows that the reasons cited are erroneous in the case of 25 of the 30 beneficiaries.

The Hindu

Chadayamangalam becomes first block panchayat in Kerala to adopt ABPS

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Centre owes ₹6,366 crore in MGNREGA wages to 18 States and Union Territories

The Union Ministry of Rural Development informed Parliament that it owes ₹6,366 crore under the wage component of the MGNREGS to States.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Names of 5 crore MGNREGS workers deleted in 2022-23, Minister informs Lok Sabha

Names of over five crore workers have been deleted under the MGNREGS last financial year, the Lok Sabha was informed by the Rural Development Ministry, calling it a “regular exercise” conducted by State governments

The Hindu

Why India's Labour Market needs a mix of traditional and alternative data: CEIC

India has a range of indicators which throw significant light on India's employment scenario. Traditional indicators like participation rate, unemployment rate and worker population ratio are released in quarterly frequency. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala achieves 100.76% of allocated MGNREGS labour budget

The Hindu

The use of technology is nullifying MGNREGA’s objective of stopping distress migration: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

He was reacting to The Hindu’s report flagging high deletion rate of registered MGNREGS workers due to a mismatch between job card and Aadhaar card details.

The Hindu

With deadline nearing, Aadhaar seeding of 93.4% MGNREGS workers completed in Kerala

With deadline nearing, Aadhar seeding of 93.4% MGNREGS workers completed in Kerala

The Hindu

Centre urges States to adopt Aadhaar-based payment system for MGNREGS workers to avoid wage delays

The Ministry has also asserted that workers would not be refused work if they did not have an Aadhaar number.

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Lokesh promises linking of Kundu river with KC Canal

Works under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) were withdrawn from Allagadda town after it was upgraded into a municipality from a panchayat, daily wagers complained to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary N. Lokesh during his Yuva Galam padayatra on May 22 (Monday). Mr. Lokesh…

The Hindu

Withdrawal of fare reimbursement, summer allowance makes life tougher for MGNREGS workers

he dry season allowance protected the wage rate assured under the MGNREGS Act, as the total work done comes down due to harsh weather.

The Times of India

Govt trims budget for MGNREGS as PMAY, Jal Jeevan get more funds, says CEA

NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday said the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme (MGNREGS) has been reduced in the Budget for 2023-24 as more funds have been allocated towards Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana and Jal Jeevan Mission, which are expected to…

The Hindu

Clean swipe for MGNREGS attendance app only in 8 States

To ensure transparency, the Union Government had made it mandatory for all State Governments to use the mobile application to record attendance of workers

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MGNREGS to fund work to reverse desertification of land across States

The employment scheme will work in tandem with the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to help take up treatment of about 30% more land than feasible with the current scheme size

The Hindu

How Tamil Nadu has fared in Sustainable Development Goals

Nearly ₹7,340 crore in wages was paid to unskilled labour in the State under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme during 2021-22, illustrating its performance in tackling poverty when SDG Week is being observed globally

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Delays, debt and distress in West Bengal

The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. Shiv Sahay Singh reports on the allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle

The Hindu

Central teams in Chhattisgarh to probe implementation of rural jobs scheme

Central teams are visiting 15 districts in the State to inspect the MGNREGS works and will submit report on September 1

The Hindu

Four southern States account for highest number of misappropriation cases in MGNREGS

Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti releases data

The Hindu

State asked to stop desilting work on MI tanks under MGNREGS

Union Ministry directs recovery of money spent on non-permissible items and action against officials

The Hindu

Studies on food security and MGNREGS reveal severe distress in West Bengal

About 53 % reported having had to skip a meal, according to Hunger Watch Report 2021

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