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Participation, information, governance challenges and ICT-enabled solutions to rights-based workfare programme
Vikas Batravikasbatra7@gmail.comDepartment of Economics Indira Gandhi University Meerpur Rewari, Haryana, 123401, India0000-0001-7072-853XView full profile → , Alkaalka2011sigroha@gmail.comDepartment of Economics Govt. College for Women Lakhan MajraRohtak, Haryana, 124001, India0009-0000-2831-4587View full profile → , *Vikram BaliCorresponding authorvikramgcet@gmail.comSymbiosis Institute of Business Management Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Department of Computer Science and Engineering Galgotias College of Engineering and TechnologyGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201310, India0000-0003-3921-5458View full profile →
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- Received:
- 10 Apr 2024
- Published Online:
- 01 Oct 2024
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-1752
- Pages:
- 2007–2026
Abstract
The Governance Mechanism plays an influential role in deciding the scheme’s fate. The present study is an attempt to report the governance mechanism of MGNREGS at the grassroots in Haryana. The study found that poor implementation has transformed demand-driven scheme into supply-based scheme. Execution lacunas have restrained people from enjoying the rights provided by the act. Local stakeholders should be encouraged to participate in strengthening the scheme. The study strongly recommends the three-tier governance mechanism to investigate the matters of implementation meticulously, revitalize the governance strategy, and use the latest information and communication technology to enhance the operational efficiency of the mega employment scheme.
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