Director RDD Jammu Reviews Progress of Rural Development Schemes in Rajouri

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RAJOURI, OCT 30:– Mohammad Mumtaz Ali, Director of the Rural Development Department (RDD) Jammu, conducted a comprehensive review meeting in Rajouri today, evaluating the performance and progress of various rural development schemes in the district.

The review meeting centered on the implementation of key RDD schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), CD&Pyt, and other initiatives aimed at enhancing rural infrastructure and welfare. Director Ali emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between installment disbursements and the completion of houses under PMAY-G, directed the officers to expedite fund disbursement processes and ensure the timely completion of houses of AWAAS Plus/PMAY-G.

In the context of MGNREGA, the Director evaluated performance Indicators; such as Person Days generation, the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS), geotagging, and the timely completion and billing of works. He urged officers to prioritize these areas, reduce the backlog, and enhance overall performance in these critical indicators. Underlining the importance of convergence works, he instructed officials to actively initiate and execute these projects as per targets.

The Director issued directives for bottom-performing Block Development Officers (BDOs) to improve their outputs within a week, stressing immediate attention to key areas. He also reviewed the status of works under CD&Pyt, the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), and Common Service Centers (CSCs) co-location projects, urging rapid progress on all fronts.

Addressing the issue of court cases, the Director instructed the Officers to file response/objections promptly in the Hon’ble Courts. He called for a proactive and transparent approach in implementing public-oriented schemes, aiming to meet community expectations and maintain accountability at all levels. Emphasizing close monitoring and timely project delivery, he highlighted the importance of completing works within stipulated timeframes to benefit the targeted beneficiaries.

The meeting concluded with specific targets set for the timely completion of ongoing projects, underscoring a commitment to transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery to the public.

The review meeting saw the participation of Vijay Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD); Mohd Nawaz Choudhary, District Panchayat Officer (DPO); Zahir Khan, Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Wing (EXEN REW); along with Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs) of RDD Rajouri.