VB-G RAM G: Karnataka wants existing MGNREGA issues resolved before transition
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Why in news
The Karnataka government requested the Union government to resolve digital attendance and funding issues in MGNREGA before transitioning to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin).
Background
The Karnataka government is seeking the release of ₹700 crore in pending MGNREGA funds. The state has completed preparations for DBT-SPARSH, a direct benefit transfer component designed to accelerate payments to beneficiaries.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households.
- SchemeDBT-SPARSH: A direct benefit transfer component aimed at streamlining and accelerating payments to rural workers.
- FactKarnataka requested the release of ₹700 crore in pending funds from the Union government.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in transitioning from MGNREGA to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) regarding digital infrastructure and fiscal federalism.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Inconsistent digital attendance systems in rural areas hindering real-time verification and payment processing.
- Fiscal friction: Delays in the release of pending funds creating liquidity constraints for state-level rural employment projects.
- Institutional ambiguity: Lack of clarity regarding the devolved powers of Gram Panchayats under the proposed new framework.
Keywords: Fiscal Federalism · Digital Governance · Direct Benefit Transfer · Rural Employment · Institutional Autonomy
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