Lib Tech study on MNREGA

Context: Recent data from a Lib Tech study reveals significant deletions from the MGNREGS registry, largely attributed to the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS). This trend has left many rural workers ineligible, limiting their access to guaranteed employment. Key Data Points: Worker deletions and additions (April-September 2024): 84.8 lakh workers removed, with Tamil Nadu (14.7%) and …