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What concern was raised by workers' rights advocates regarding the creation of separate budget heads for SC and ST wage payments under MGNREGA?

AIt will reduce the number of workers employed

BIt may lead to complications in the payment system

CIt will increase wages significantly

DIt will make funding fully centralized

Answer:

B. It may lead to complications in the payment system

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Workers' rights advocates expressed concerns that creating separate budget heads for SC and ST categories may complicate the payment system under MGNREGA and could lead to a reduction in overall scheme funding.


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