Consider the following:
1. MGNREGA frequently fails to provide the guaranteed 100 days of work due to funding constraints.
2. Decentralization can significantly improve the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs by addressing local needs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following:
1. MGNREGA frequently fails to provide the guaranteed 100 days of work due to funding constraints.
2. Decentralization can significantly improve the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs by addressing local needs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct : Despite being demand-driven, MGNREGA often faces funding shortages, leading to an inability to provide the guaranteed 100 days of work. Reports indicate that average achievement under MGNREGA has been less than 55 days due to insufficient budget allocations and delays in fund disbursement.

Statement 2 is correct : Decentralized implementation allows poverty alleviation programs to adapt to local conditions and needs, improving their effectiveness. However, challenges such as corruption and administrative inefficiencies can limit the potential benefits of decentralization.

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Consider the following: 1. MGNREGA frequently fails to provide the guaranteed 100 days of work due to funding constraints. 2. Decentralization can significantly improve the effectiveness of poverty alleviation programs by addressing local needs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2