1st to 10th January 2024 - NATIONAL MOBILE MONITORING SYSTEM (NMMS) APP, FOR REAL TIME ATTENDENCE IN MGNREGA Flashcards

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What is the full name of the MGNREGA scheme?

A

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

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What is the purpose of the NMMS app?

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To track real-time attendance of workers associated with the MGNREGA scheme.

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What kind of data is captured by the NMMS app for attendance purposes?

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Worker photos and location details (geotagging)

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Who uses the NMMS app to register attendance?

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Supervisors and officials at worksites

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How does the NMMS app support the goals of MGNREGA?

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It promotes transparency and accountability, reducing the potential for “ghost workers” and ensuring accurate tracking of participation.

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What is the difference between ‘registered’ and ‘active’ job cards in the MGNREGA scheme?

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Registered job cards indicate the total number created, while active job cards represent those currently being used for work.

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Is the number of active job cards higher or lower than registered job cards? Why might this be?

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Active job cards are lower. This is because MGNREGA is demand-driven, meaning people may register but only use their job cards when they need work.

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Approximately what percentage of registered workers in MGNREGA are actively working?

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About 57%

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Besides attendance, what else can be tracked using the NMMS app?

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Work details, task assignments, and work progress.

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Who, besides worksite personnel, can use the NMMS system?

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Authorized officials can use a central dashboard for monitoring.

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What is the NEFMS and how does it relate to MGNREGA?

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The National Electronic Fund Management System ensures direct wage payments to MGNREGA beneficiary accounts.

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Key Features of the NMMS App

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Attendance Registration:
Captures worker photos and location (geotagging) for accurate attendance tracking.
Work Management:
Records work details, tasks assigned, and progress updates.
Data Access & Monitoring:
Central dashboard for authorized officials to view real-time attendance and work data.
Transparency & Accountability:
Reduces potential for “ghost worker” fraud and promotes transparency through geotagged photos and real-time data.

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Why is capturing worker photos during attendance important?

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It helps prevent false attendance claims and reduces the potential for “ghost workers”.

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List three types of work details that can be recorded within the NMMS app.

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Type of work, assigned tasks, and progress made

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How can recording “progress made” be useful to MGNREGA officials?

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It allows for tracking project completion, identifying potential delays, and making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency.

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What is the main advantage of having a central dashboard in the NMMS system?

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Authorized officials can easily access real-time data from anywhere, improving monitoring and decision-making.

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Besides viewing data, what is another action that monitoring officials might take based on the information in the NMMS dashboard?

A

They might investigate discrepancies, provide additional support to worksites, or make changes to improve the program’s overall performance.

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Q

How is “transparency” supported by the NMMS application?

A

Real-time attendance data and geotagged photos make it more difficult to hide fraudulent activity, and may be viewable by the public.

19
Q

Explain the term “ghost workers” in the context of MGNREGA.

A

Ghost workers are individuals who are falsely listed as receiving wages under MGNREGA, but do not actually participate in the work.

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What is the NEFMS and when was it started?

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The National Electronic Fund Management System, started in FY 2016-17, ensures direct wage payments into the bank accounts of MGNREGA beneficiaries.