Analysis: MGNREGA's Role in Rural Livelihood Security and Persistent Challenges of Corruption

This report analyses the impact of the rural employment scheme, MGNREGA. The Unidentified speaker highlights its achievements in providing 'livelihood security to crores of rural households', reducing distress migration, and empowering marginalized groups. The discussion also covers significant criticisms, including bureaucratic delays in payments beyond the mandated 15 days. The speaker points out issues of corruption, such as 'fake job cards created' and 'ghost workers', alongside concerns regarding insufficient funding and state-level disparities.