From Paper to Digital: Embracing Efficiency with NREGA Aadhaar-Based Payments!
The NREGA Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) is a system that uses Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identification number, to authenticate beneficiaries of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and make payments to them.
The ABPS was launched in 2014 and has been gradually rolled out across the country. The system has several advantages over the previous system, which used bank accounts to make payments. These advantages include:
- Increased accuracy: The ABPS is more accurate than the previous system because it uses Aadhaar, which is a more secure and reliable form of identification.
- Reduced fraud: The ABPS reduces the chances of fraud because it is more difficult to impersonate someone using Aadhaar than it is to impersonate someone using a bank account number.
- Improved transparency: The ABPS makes it easier to track payments to beneficiaries, which increases transparency and accountability.
The ABPS has been welcomed by beneficiaries of the MGNREGS, who have seen their payments made more accurately and promptly. The system has also been praised by auditors, who have found that it has reduced the incidence of fraud.
However, the ABPS has also been criticized by some, who argue that it is too expensive and that it does not provide enough flexibility for beneficiaries. These criticisms are being addressed by the government, which is working to make the ABPS more affordable and more flexible.
Overall, the ABPS is a positive step forward for the MGNREGS. The system has made payments to beneficiaries more accurate, reduced fraud, and increased transparency. The ABPS is still under development, but it has the potential to revolutionize the way that the MGNREGS is implemented.
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