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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 · Sep 30, 2023

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 · Sep 25, 2023

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

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

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 · Aug 1, 2023

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 · Jul 25, 2023

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:

Dynamite News · Jul 13, 2023

Kerala achieves 100.76% of allocated MGNREGS labour budget

Kerala achieves 100.76% of allocated MGNREGS labour budget

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

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 · Jun 25, 2023

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 · Jun 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023