Syllabus: Government Schemes Source: TH Context: A LibTech India report on MGNREGA for FY 2024–25 highlights a stark mismatch between rising registrations (increase by 8.6%) and declining employment delivery (decline by 7.1%), mainly due to delayed payments and budget shortfalls. About MGNREGA: What it is: A social security and livelihood assurance program guaranteeing 100 days …
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended making Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) optional for MGNREGA workers due to issues of exclusion and payment delays. House Panel Recommendations on MGNREGA: Findings: ABPS issues: Many genuine workers were excluded due to Aadhaar-job card discrepancies. Delayed Payments: ₹23,446.27 crore pending in wage and material components (27.26% of budget). …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: The recent surge in the deletion of job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has sparked concerns about transparency, right to work, and implementation issues. About MNREGA Job Card Deletion: Law Governing: Governed under Schedule II, Paragraph 23 of the MGNREGA Act, 2005. Supported by Master Circulars …
