Secretary RDD reviews rural development schemes in Rajouri

Rajouri, Jan 17: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Saturday reviewed the progress and on-ground implementation of key rural development schemes during an extensive tour of Rajouri district.
He conducted block-wise reviews in Sunderbani, Siot, Lamberi, Nowshera, Qila Darhal, Kalakote and Moughla, focusing on major Centrally Sponsored Schemes including MGNREGA, PMAY-G, SBM-G, NRLM, RGSA and IWMP.
The Secretary inspected the BDC building at Siot and the under-construction BDC building at Kalakote, directing concerned officers to expedite and complete the remaining works at Kalakote within the stipulated timeframe.
Emphasising sanitation and cleanliness, he directed strengthening of door-to-door waste collection and proper operation and maintenance of SBM-G assets. The district has completed 140 compost pits, 197 soakage pits, 87 community sanitary complexes, 10 segregation sheds and 11 DEWATS units. All remaining SBM-G works were directed to be completed by February.
Reviewing AIP 2025, the Secretary stressed timely completion of approved works. Under PRI Grants, 1,611 works have been completed against a target of 2,862, with instructions to fast-track the remaining projects.
Under MGNREGA, the district has generated 41 lakh person-days, with an additional 11 lakh person-days to be released to further boost employment. Under PMAY-G, 60,186 houses have been completed against a target of 62,184, with directions to complete the remaining houses within 15 days.
The Secretary also met Panchayat Secretaries, who thanked him for their recent upgradation from Level-2 to Level-4. He interacted with public delegations and directed BDOs and field staff to remain responsive and ensure prompt grievance redressal. (Info)