Question : OMBUDSMAN FOR NREGS

(a) whether the Government proposes to set up an ombudsman to redress grievances relating to National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS);

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the extent to which various grievances arising out of NREGS are likely to be resolved under ombudsman?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI PRADEEP JAIN `ADITYA`)

(a)to(c): Yes, Sir. The issue is under consideration of the Government.