Why we need social audits in the MGNREGS
To restore people’s faith in the programme, it would be prudent to ensure that social audits are adequately budgeted, conducted and immediate action is taken based on its findings, writes Niharika Gowthaman in The Wire.
Niharika Gowthaman is a student of BA in Economics and Interdisciplinary Studies Minor in Data, Democracy and Development, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.
They can be reached at niharikagowthaman@gmail.com