Make Aadhaar-Based Payment System optional under MGNREGS: Parliamentary panel

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A parliamentary panel has urged the government to offer choices for wage payments under the rural employment scheme. The Aadhaar-Based Payment System, mandated since January 2024, faces calls for optional use. The panel suggests alternatives like NACH, especially for elderly workers and those in remote areas. This aims to ensure smoother fund transfers for all beneficiaries.