SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, chaired a comprehensive review meeting on Wednesday to assess the progress of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), and ongoing UT Capex works for the financial year 2026–27.
The meeting reviewed the implementation of MGNREGA during FY 2026–27, including the status of estimates, person-day generation, geotagging of assets, irrigation works, pending material claims, and e-KYC of workers. Progress under the One Panchayat One Playground initiative, Yuktdhara planning, PMAY-G implementation, and ongoing UT Capex works was also discussed.
During the review, the Secretary directed all ACDs to place substantial emphasis on person-day generation under MGNREGA, reiterating that employment generation remains central to strengthening rural livelihoods and providing economic support to vulnerable households.
He stressed that field functionaries should expedite the execution of approved works, ensure timely opening of worksites, and facilitate demand-driven labour engagement at the grassroots level to achieve intended outcomes.
Aijaz Asad further directed both Directors of RDD to personally monitor person-day generation across all districts and ensure a significant acceleration in the pace of work execution.
The Secretary instructed officers to separately identify and prioritise desilting works and other labour-intensive activities so that labour-oriented works are taken up on priority to enhance employment generation under MGNREGA.
Reviewing the status of estimates under MGNREGA, he expressed concern over delays in technical approvals and directed district officers to expedite the process.
Regarding the “One Panchayat, One Playground” initiative, officials informed that 2,402 Gram Panchayats already have playgrounds, while proposals for uncovered panchayats requiring new playgrounds have been incorporated in the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for 2026–27.
