Worker rolls shrink by 67.6 lakh in first fortnight after MGNREGS transition, finds LibTech
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A comprehensive LibTech analysis reveals that India's MGNREGS program experienced a dramatic workforce contraction of 67.6 lakh registered workers during the initial two weeks following the digital transition. This substantial decline raises critical questions about the effectiveness of new verification protocols and their unintended consequences on rural employment accessibility, potentially affecting millions of vulnerable workers dependent on guaranteed wage employment schemes.
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Worker rolls shrink by 67.6 lakh in first fortnight after MGNREGS transition, finds LibTech
Analysis reveals a significant decline in registered workers after MGNREGS transition, prompting concerns over digital verification impacts.
