Parliamentary Panel Recommends Revamping of MGNREGS

On 4th April 2025, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj tabled its report on MGNREGS in the Parliament.

  • The panel stressed on revamping the scheme keeping in view emerging challenges.

MGNREGS Implementation: Major Issues Highlighted by the Panel

High Pendencies

  • Total Pending Liabilities: Rs. 23,446.27 crore.
  • This is 27.26% of the current MGNREGA budget, reflecting serious payment delays.

Deletion of Job Cards

  • 50.31 lakh job cards were deleted in 2021–22.
  • Common Reasons: Spelling errors, Aadhaar mismatches — raising concerns about exclusion of genuine workers.

Wage Issues

  • MGNREGS wages have not kept up with inflation.
  • Result: Earnings are often below ....
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