#mslv GS PAPER -2 Welfare Schemes, Rights Issues, Governance MGNREGS Spending Cap: Fiscal Prudence vs Legal Obligation Why in News:  The Finance Ministry has capped the spending under MGNREGS to 60% of the ₹86,000 crore budget in the first half (H1) of FY 2025–26. This is the first time the demanddriven scheme has been brought under the Monthly/Quarterly Expenditure Plan (MEP/QEP)—raising serious legal, constitutional, and governance concerns. #governance #welfareschemes #mgnregs #fiscalpolicy #righttowork #policydebate #gs2upsc #upsc2025 #indianpolity #publicpolicy