Workers flag glitches in job scheme app

Why in news

Workers and the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) flagged glitches in the facial recognition feature of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) under MGNREGS.

Background

The National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) was implemented to prevent corruption and ensure accurate attendance records for MGNREGS workers. While MKSS raised concerns over malfunctions, senior government officials reported that over 22 lakh workers successfully used the feature on Tuesday.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeMGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
• BodyNMMS: National Mobile Monitoring System used for attendance tracking
• FactOver 22 lakh workers successfully used the facial recognition feature on Tuesday
• PostMKSS: Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan, a key advocate for MGNREGA

For Mains

Q. Examine how the integration of facial recognition technology in MGNREGS aims to curb corruption while potentially creating barriers for rural laborers.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Digital divide: Technical glitches and lack of smartphone literacy hindering access for marginalized laborers
• Accountability gap: Difficulty in identifying and penalizing technical failures in automated monitoring systems

Keywords: Digital Inclusion · Technological Governance · Transparency · Social Safety Net · Algorithmic Accountability

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