Archive · 20 Nov 2025
MGNREGA Workers Face Job Risk Due to Mandatory eKYC Rollout
The government made eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) mandatory for MGNREGA workers to get jobs.
Many workers haven't done it yet because of internet problems and complicated steps.
If they don't do it, they might lose their jobs and wages.
Mandatory eKYC introduced for MGNREGA cardholders to get work
Nearly half of active workers and two-thirds of all workers yet to complete eKYC
Workers face difficulties due to poor internet and complicated procedures
eKYC required for access to work and wages, risking job loss for non-compliers
States with highest non-compliance: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana
- Who
- MGNREGA workers
- What
- Face job risk due to mandatory eKYC rollout
- When
- November 2025
- Where
- India, particularly states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Haryana
- Why
- To ensure workers' attendance and payment through technology-based monitoring
Government's Stance
Workers' Concerns
Mandatory eKYC
Government's Stance
Aims to ensure workers' attendance and payment through technology
Workers' Concerns
Feels it's too complicated and risks job loss for non-compliers
- Total Workers
- 26 crore
- Active Workers
- 11.3 crore
- Incomplete eKYC (All Workers)
- 68.8%
- Incomplete eKYC (Active Workers)
- 46.9%
- States with Highest Non-Compliance
- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana