Frauds in 100 Days Job Scheme MGNREGA
The fake job card issue under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) refers to instances where fraudulent job cards are created to siphon off funds meant for genuine beneficiaries. In MGNREGA, job cards are issued to rural households, allowing them to demand work under the scheme. However, in some cases, officials or intermediaries create fake job cards in the names of non-existent individuals or those who are unaware of the scheme. These fake entries are then used to claim wages for work that was never performed, diverting public funds into the pockets of corrupt officials and contractors. The issue undermines the purpose of MGNREGA, which is to provide livelihood security through guaranteed wage employment. Various states in India have reported such frauds, leading to a loss of trust in the system and depriving genuine beneficiaries of their rightful wages. The government has taken steps to curb this malpractice by implementing Aadhaar-based payments, bi...