Aijaz Asad reviews implementation of RDD schemes in Anantnag

Anantnag, Nov 8: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad conducted comprehensive review of implementation of Rural Development schemes across Anantnag district.

During the meeting, the Secretary reviewed the progress of major programmes like MGNREGA, PMAY-G, NRLM, IWMP, and RGSA, besides assessing targets and achievements made under the UT Capex budget.

The Secretary held detailed deliberations with the ACD, ACP, BDOs, and field officials, directing them to focus on time-bound achievement of all scheme-specific targets. Reviewing MGNREGA for the current fiscal, it was informed that 20.21 lakh person-days have been generated.

The Secretary emphasised that MGNREGA is fundamentally a livelihood security programme and directed the district administration to ensure optimal utilization of available workforce so that every household seeking employment receives its entitled workdays without delay. He stressed that creation of durable and productive assets must remain central to MGNREGA planning.

Calling for stronger scheme convergence, the Secretary said that assets created under MGNREGA like compost pits and segregation sheds should complement Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin (SBM-G). He also emphasized that individual-beneficiary works should align with NRLM to enhance agricultural productivity and support livelihoods.

Reviewing PMAY-G, it was informed that 10,324 houses have been completed, marking 94 per cent progress.

While reviewing the NRLM, Aijaz Asad highlighted its critical role in strengthening Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and improving access to finance and skills for rural women. The Secretary stressed the need for continued capacity building of Panchayati Raj Institutions through training, skill development, and better planning processes. Earlier, ACD Anantnag, Shafeeq Wani, gave a detailed presentation on the progress of RD&PR schemes in the district. Later, the Secretary visited the DDC Office Building at Kanjigund, where he reviewed the ongoing construction works.