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Role of Social Audits in Ensuring Transparency of Flagship Schemes in Bihar

Author(s) Ashok Kumar, Dr Radheshyam Chaubey
Country India
Abstract Social audits have emerged as a vital tool for promoting transparency, accountability, and participatory governance in the implementation of flagship development schemes in India. In Bihar, where flagship programmes such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), and Public Distribution System (PDS) play a central role in rural transformation, social audits provide a mechanism to bridge the gap between policy intent and grassroots realities. This study explores the role of social audits in ensuring transparency of flagship schemes in Bihar, highlighting both achievements and challenges. Evidence suggests that social audits empower local communities by enabling them to verify records, identify irregularities, and hold officials accountable, thereby reducing leakages and misuse of funds. However, challenges such as lack of awareness, inadequate training of stakeholders, political interference, and weak institutional support often limit their effectiveness. Despite these constraints, social audits create opportunities for strengthening participatory democracy, improving service delivery, and building trust between citizens and the state. The paper argues that scaling up social audits with digital tools, stronger institutional backing, and active community participation can transform them into a robust instrument for evidence-based governance in Bihar.
Keywords Social Audits, Transparency, Flagship Schemes, Participatory Governance
Field Sociology > Banking / Finance
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77987
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