Odisha’s Late Marriage Incentives fails to reach beneficiaries in PVTGs, says CAG
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Mains·
Why in news
The Comptroller Auditor General (CAG) criticized the Odisha Government's late marriage incentive program for failing to reach a significant portion of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Background
The audit revealed that only 58% of eligible PVTG families received financial assistance despite funds being earmarked. The report identified sub-optimal performance by Multi-Purpose Agencies (MPAs) in identifying child marriages and implementing the program across all target villages.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOnly 58% of eligible PVTG beneficiaries in Odisha received financial assistance under the late marriage incentive program.
- BodyMulti-Purpose Agencies (MPAs) are the bodies responsible for implementing the late marriage incentive program in Odisha.
- PlaceThe program specifically targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) within the state of Odisha.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the institutional bottlenecks in the implementation of social welfare schemes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Agency inefficiency: Sub-optimal performance of Multi-Purpose Agencies in identifying and documenting child marriage cases.
- Geographic exclusion: Failure to implement programs in a significant portion of villages within PVTG community areas.
- Data integrity: Lack of detailed case reporting hindering the effective distribution of earmarked financial incentives.
Keywords: Last-mile delivery · Institutional accountability · Social inclusion · PVTG welfare · Audit oversight
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