<h4>Context of Technological Concerns in MGNREGA</h4><p>The <strong>Ministry of Rural Development</strong> has responded to concerns regarding the use of <strong>technology</strong> within the <strong>Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) Scheme</strong>.</p><p>Specifically, issues have been raised about <strong>Aadhaar's</strong> role in potentially denying <strong>welfare benefits</strong> to <strong>vulnerable Indians</strong> and causing delays in <strong>wage payments</strong>.</p><div class="key-point-box">The primary concern is to ensure that technological integration supports, rather than obstructs, the delivery of essential welfare benefits under <strong>MGNREGA</strong>.</div><h4>Overview of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)</h4><p>The <strong>Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)</strong>, often referred to as <strong>MGNREGA</strong>, is one of the largest <strong>work guarantee programs</strong> globally.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Launch Year:</strong> 2005<br><strong>Implementing Ministry:</strong> Ministry of Rural Development</div><p>The scheme guarantees <strong>100 days of employment</strong> each financial year. This guarantee applies to adult members of <strong>rural households</strong> who are willing to perform <strong>unskilled manual work</strong> at the <strong>statutory minimum wage</strong>.</p><h4>Implementation and Key Features of MGNREGS</h4><p>The <strong>Ministry of Rural Development</strong> is responsible for monitoring the entire implementation of <strong>MGNREGS</strong>. This is done in association with various <strong>state governments</strong>.</p><div class="key-point-box">A fundamental aspect of <strong>MGNREGA's design</strong> is its <strong>legal guarantee</strong>. This ensures that any rural adult requesting work must be provided with employment within <strong>15 days</strong> of their application.</div>