Corruption and more of it

On a recent visit to my village I was keen to know about the effectiveness of implementation of NREGA (National rural employment guarantee program). As with any other social upliftment program in India it turns to be a disappointment. First I was told the program is not run for 200 days as promised and much more serious about INR 5 Lakh was drawn by one individual faking signatures. There are many such stories about corruption in NREGA initiative across the country.
We suffer from lack of strong administrative control in the country on most fronts and this is no exception. Thousands of crores get siphoned off without reaching the intended beneficiaries.

Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi said for every 1 rupee spent by the government only 10 paise is utilized for the intended purpose, it is still true.

Let us hope UID project will achieve its primary objective of providing identification and economic inclusivity for the poor and needy of the country. Till then our political class will keep looting the country.