Solar Powered IoT Solution for Timely Payments to Rural Beneficiaries Under Government Schemes

The Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled communication can potentially enhance rural development by providing accessible solutions for remote areas. Leveraging long-range, low-power, wide-area networks (LoRaWAN), IoT-based systems can streamline government schemes to benefit rural populations. Rural initiatives like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) face challenges like delayed payments due to infrastructure limitations, including unreliable electricity and internet connectivity. This paper presents a solar-powered IoT prototype, "Shramik Bhugtaan Seva Kendra (SBSK)," designed to provide timely payments and attendance verification for MGNREGA beneficiaries. By incorporating LoRaWAN and QR-based authentication, the system ensures financial transparency and reduces fraud, thus supporting rural development.