- RTI disclosed names of Amitabh Bachchan, Amir Khan, Sachin Tandulkar, Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting as MGNREGS recipients, Goa govt denies it.
- Goa Rural Development Agency responsible for the scheme’s implementation denies the charge, says there are no fictitious persons gaining from the scheme.
- Goa govt says no bogus cards issues to anyone.
Exams Perspective:
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)