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The MGNREGS Banking Audit Report of Thiruvallur District
The MGNREGS Banking Audit Report of Thiruvallur District
Introduction
The MGNREGS to make the payment of the wages to the beneficiaries in a more convenient and effective way has introduced the system of
linking banks to the scheme. In Tamilnadu the system of giving wages through the bank accounts of beneficiaries was introduced on a pilot
basis in one Panchayat of each block. To understand the positive and negative aspects of the banking system in the Panchayats where it was
implemented the AAUM Pvt has conducted an empirical study. The study was conducted in 13 blocks of Thiruvallur district. In each block 3
panchayats were selected that consist of one banking village and two non banking villages.
Method of Data Collection
The method used was personal interviews with the beneficiaries, Panchayat Presidents and BDOs using questionnaires and non- participant
observation.
Tools of Data Collection
The questionnaire was prepared in a way that it could bring out the opinion of the interviewees on the banking system and it gives opportunities
to suggest possible alternatives to the banking system.