MGNREGS workers flag glitches in monitoring app's mandatory facial recognition feature
MGNREGS workers are reporting widespread glitches with the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app, particularly its new mandatory facial recognition feature for attendance, implemented from March 1. Workers' unions like MKSS highlight issues such as inability to download muster rolls and authentication failures, impeding workers from registering their presence. While the government claims over 22 lakh workers successfully used the feature on Tuesday and that the update followed preparation, critics argue it creates technological barriers and lacks proper review, despite its aim to eliminate ineligible beneficiaries and curb corruption. The government asserts that exemptions are available for technical difficulties and support is being provided during the transition.
Key Points
- MGNREGS workers are experiencing significant glitches with the NMMS app's new mandatory facial recognition attendance feature.
- The issues include difficulties in downloading muster rolls and failures in facial authentication, preventing workers from marking attendance.
- Workers' unions criticize the app for creating technological barriers and lacking a proper review of its effectiveness in curbing corruption.
- The government asserts that the feature is functioning for a large number of workers and aims to eliminate ineligible beneficiaries through e-KYC.
- Exemptions are available for cases of technical difficulty, and the government is providing support during the transition.
Exam Facts
- The National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app is used for MGNREGS attendance.
- Facial recognition for attendance became mandatory from March 1.
- Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) is a workers' union highlighting the issues.
- The feature was introduced following the government's e-KYC drive for MGNREGA workers.
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