Centre allocates INR 287.85 crore to Nagaland under rural development programmes to boost employment generation and village infrastructure
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KOHIMA — The Centre has announced an interim allocation of INR 287.85 crore for Nagaland under its rural development and employment programmes.
The allocation was announced by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while chairing a meeting of state rural development ministers on the implementation of ‘Viksit Bharat GRAMG’ on June 9.
During the meeting, Chouhan informed that the central government has already allocated INR 30,000 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
He said the Centre has made an overall allocation of INR 95,692 crore, comprising interim allocations of INR 92,550.17 crore for states, INR 1,291.52 crore for Union Territories, and INR 1,850.62 crore earmarked for Central administration and social audit.
According to the minister, the total allocation under the programme will exceed INR 1.25 lakh crore.
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He stated that the funds would reach nearly 2.80 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country and that each Panchayat would receive funds worth several lakhs of rupees.
Chouhan said the funds should be utilised for development works identified under the provisions of the Act to ensure both employment generation and the creation of rural assets.
He added that the Centre aims to ensure timely wage payments, protection of workers' rights and uninterrupted implementation of development works.
The minister also urged states to accord advance approvals to an adequate number of projects so that implementation could begin from July 1.
Describing the programme as an important instrument for building “Viksit Gaon” towards the goal of “Viksit Bharat”, he said its success would depend on the commitment, preparedness and active participation of the states.
Chouhan also invited all states to participate in the National Rural Development Conference scheduled to be held at the PUSA Institute in New Delhi on June 28 and the 29th, where discussions will be held on the effective implementation of the initiative.