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Download Solution PDFWho launched the Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA on 24 February 2022, which is expected to be helpful in ensuring transparency and accountability?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Shri Giriraj Singh.Key Points
- Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh launched Ombudsperson App for Mahatma Gandhi NREGA 24 February 2022.
- Addressing the launching event the Minister said that the Ombudsperson App is a step towards e-governance, this will be helpful in ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Expressing concern over the appointments of Ombudspersons, Shri Giriraj Sigh said that the appointment of Ombudsperson has not yet been made in many districts.
- It has also come to notice that persons belonging to political parties were appointed.
- The Minister also requested all the States/UTs to cooperate with the central government in making MNREGA more transparent by using the Ombudsperson App
- Ministry of Rural Development has developed an Ombudsperson App for smooth reporting and categorization of grievances by Ombudsperson based on complaints he received from various sources viz. physical, digital and mass media, related to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme in the States/UTs.
Additional Information
| Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti | Hon'ble Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution |
|---|---|
| Shri Nagendra Nath Sinha | Currently serving as Secretary, Department of Rural Development, Government of India |
| Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste | Currently serving as the Minister of State for Rural Development and Steel of India in the Government of India. |
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