Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes;
2) “Contrary to popular perception the decline in MGNREGA’s performance was not due to the lack of demand but was a result of a carefully crafted strategy to stifle the programme by burdening it with administrative requirements and delays in fund flow.” In the light of the statement, critically evaluate the performance of MGNREGA. (200 Words)
