Ranchi: Jharkhand Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepika Pandey Singh chaired a state-level Disha (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting at Project Building in Ranchi on Friday. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of centrally sponsored development and public welfare schemes being implemented across the state.
During the meeting, the minister sought details from officials regarding the physical and financial progress of various schemes and directed them to complete all pending projects within the prescribed deadlines. She also stressed the need for better coordination among departments to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach people without unnecessary delays.
Officials from the concerned departments presented progress reports through presentations, highlighting the implementation status of various development programmes.
PMAY, Rural Employment Guarantee and Other Central Schemes Reviewed
The meeting reviewed the implementation and progress of several major development and welfare schemes, particularly those aimed at improving rural infrastructure, employment opportunities, agriculture and public facilities.
The schemes discussed during the meeting included:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Progress of housing projects for eligible beneficiaries.
- Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme: Implementation of rural employment and related development works.
- Agricultural Irrigation Schemes: Progress of irrigation facilities and projects to support agriculture.
- Swachh Bharat Mission: Implementation of sanitation and cleanliness-related initiatives.
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Development of rural road connectivity.
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Progress of fisheries development initiatives.
The minister reviewed the physical and financial achievements under these schemes and asked the departments to address implementation-related delays.
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Minister Directs Officials to Clear Pending Payments After Project Completion
Emphasising timely execution of development projects, Deepika Pandey Singh directed officials to identify pending schemes and ensure their completion within the stipulated time frame.
She also stressed the need for proper utilisation of sanctioned funds so that the intended benefits reach the public.
The minister specifically pointed out that payments should not remain pending after the completion of development works. She said that unnecessary delays in releasing payments after project completion were not appropriate and instructed officials to ensure timely financial settlements.
Officials Asked to Resolve Ground-Level Problems Immediately
During the meeting, non-government members of the committee and public representatives highlighted several technical, administrative and local-level difficulties affecting the implementation of government schemes.
Taking note of these concerns, the minister instructed the concerned officials to take immediate corrective measures and resolve the issues without unnecessary delays.
She emphasised that officials should regularly visit field locations, interact with local residents and listen to their problems. She also directed them to ensure prompt solutions to issues affecting the delivery of government schemes.
The minister said that removing obstacles in the implementation of development programmes should remain an administrative priority.
Departments Asked to Send Proposals to Centre for New Schemes
Deepika Pandey Singh also stressed the importance of stronger coordination between departments of the Central and Jharkhand governments to accelerate development activities across the state.
She directed the concerned departments to prepare concrete action plans and submit proposals to the Central Government to secure approval for more development schemes.
The minister highlighted the need to expand basic infrastructure and improve livelihood opportunities in rural areas. She said effective implementation of existing schemes, along with approval of new projects, was essential for accelerating rural development.
MPs, MLAs and Senior Officials Attend Disha Meeting
Several public representatives and senior government officials attended the state-level Disha meeting in Ranchi.
Those present included:
- Vijay Hansda, Rajmahal MP
- Suresh Paswan, Deoghar MLA
- Raj Sinha, Dhanbad MLA
- Jagat Majhi, Manoharpur MLA
- Manju Kumari, Jamua MLA
- Manoj Kumar, Secretary, Rural Development Department
Other public representatives and departmental officials were also present.
The meeting concluded with directions to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, improve the monitoring of development schemes, resolve field-level challenges and ensure the timely completion of pending projects across Jharkhand.
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