Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Govt. Defends Tech in Welfare, Slams Congress Criticism
The government and Congress party are in disagreement about using facial recognition and other tech in social programs.
Congress says it excludes vulnerable people, making it harder for them to get benefits.
But the government says the technology helps more people access benefits.
They also claim it makes things more transparent.
Starting July 1 and August 1, facial recognition and other verifications will be needed for Anganwadi beneficiaries to access services.
WCD Minister defends technology use in welfare schemes, criticizing Congress.
Congress alleges facial recognition excludes vulnerable people.
Devi cites increased beneficiaries in PMMVY, refuting Congress claims.
Facial recognition is mandated for Anganwadi beneficiaries starting July 1 and August 1.
Aadhaar and photo verification are required for benefits access.
- Who
- Congress, Modi government, and Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi.
- What
- Conflict between Congress and the government over the use of technology, particularly facial recognition, in welfare schemes.
- When
- Facial recognition to be implemented starting July 1 and August 1.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Congress believes the technology could exclude vulnerable people; government asserts it ensures transparency and inclusion.
Congress Perspective
Government Perspective
Inclusion vs. Exclusion
Congress Perspective
Facial recognition excludes vulnerable populations.
Government Perspective
Technology promotes inclusion, transparency.
- Critic
- Congress
- Defender
- Annapurna Devi
- Technology
- Facial recognition
- Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
- Implementation Start
- July 1 and August 1
- Ministry
- Women and Child Development
Sources
‘Preach Inclusion Practice Exclusion dream’: Cong slams govt over WCD’s face authentication move
'New hurdle for pregnant women': Congress red-flags Modi govt’s tech rule - Telegraph India
Congress slams Govt’s use of tech in welfare schemes, says it’s depriving marginalised communities
Govt using tech to exclude vulnerable sections of society from social welfare entitlements: Cong