Why linking MGNREGA payments to Aadhaar is a mistake
How did the government apply Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act to the payments of MGNREGA remuneration, which in no way seem to be in accordance …
MGNREGA is failing: 10 reasons why
The government is relying heavily on the MGNREGA MIS to show that all is well, while it should actually review its MIS system itself …
How democratic was the 16th Lok Sabha?
A lot of recent decisions, like Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s low attendance in Parliament to passing Constitutional Amendment Bill as a …
One Nation, One Ration Card and the hurdles ahead
While this scheme would bring perceptible changes to the lives of India’s internal migrant workers, challenges lie ahead in designing and …
One nation one ration card: How many know about it
Facilities of inter-state portability for food security and selecting a fair price ration shop of one’s choice has been availed by 58% …
Is Jharkhand's ambitious Aadhaar linkage derailing MGNREGA?
For four years, Jharkhand has been experimenting with Aadhaar-MGNREGA link with missionary zeal. Its experience holds lessons for all the states …
Those without Aadhaar card can’t be denied service: Supreme Court
Information about fingerprints and other data in criminal investigations could be shared only after a suspect approves it, says apex court
Breaking the cycle of poverty: Financial freedom for tribal women
For tribal communities, financial freedom translates into financial literacy, with which comes the access to various government safety nets and rights
COVID-19: One nation, one ration card turns spotlight on 2017 govt report
The Union govt report had asked states to remove provisions that restricted migrants in accessing PDS benefits
MGNREGA: How mandating Aadhaar-based payment is pushing rural India into poverty, forcing migration
Over 89 million workers will be unable to access work and thereby receive wages under MGNREGA