Are states with high levels of poverty spending less on MGNREGS?

Experts said an institutionalised system of social audits will clear lots of doubt

The government has constituted a high powered panel under the chairmanship of former agriculture secretary Amarjeet Sinha, to study various aspects of the marquee flagship scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), including its role in poverty alleviation over the years, governance structure and systems in place and perhaps most importantly, the spending pattern.

Sources said the panel which was formed in October is slated to give its report by January, just ahead of the Union Budget 2023-24 that will be placed in Parliament in February.

So, before moving forward, let’s take a look at the scheme and the