- Directives Issued to Prioritize Innovation-Driven Projects Focused on Employment Generation, Water Conservation, and Livelihood Enhancement
- Projects Worth ₹84 Crore Approved for Bijapur District for the First Time; Participants Share Their Experiences
On the second day of a three-day training-cum-workshop held at the Thakur Pyarelal Singh State Institute of Rural Development, Nimora—aimed at the effective implementation of the ‘Viksit Bharat–G-Ram-Ji’ scheme and the capacity building of officials—Commissioner Taran Prakash Sinha (also the Director of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin) emphasized that the next 100 days are critical. He directed officials to accelerate the execution of approved construction projects and ensure their high-quality completion within the stipulated timelines.
Mr. Sinha stated that to realize the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat @2047’ (Developed India @2047), it is essential to ensure the creation of high-quality and sustainable rural assets under the scheme. He urged that priority be given to innovation-driven projects developed through public participation. He specifically stressed the need to formulate and effectively implement action plans tailored to the requirements of marginalized communities, including Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), persons with disabilities, and single women.
The Commissioner directed that priority be given to projects that generate employment and serve the public, such as the construction of ‘livelihood dabris’ (small water-harvesting ponds), contour trenches, toilets for girls, and sheds at cremation grounds (muktidham). He noted that these initiatives would not only create employment opportunities in rural areas but also foster water conservation, enhance livelihoods, and lead to the development of durable rural infrastructure.
- Projects Worth ₹84 Crore Approved for Bijapur District for the First Time
During the workshop, an Assistant Project Officer from Bijapur district shared experiences regarding the implementation of the scheme at the grassroots level. He noted that with the resolution of the Naxalite issue in the district, development activities within the Gram Panchayats have gained new momentum. Projects have been sanctioned for every Gram Panchayat in the district based on the demands received and approvals granted by the Gram Sabhas. As a result, for the first time in the district, projects with an estimated cost of approximately ₹84 crore have been approved.
- Training on various aspects of the scheme
The second day of a three-day training-cum-review workshop saw the participation of Executive Engineers, Assistant Project Officers, and Programme Officers from 11 districts across the state. The training covers detailed discussions on the various provisions of the ‘Viksit Bharat – Gram Panchayat’ scheme, the ‘Viksit Bharat Gram Panchayat Plan’ (VGPP), the process for selecting and approving projects, technical and administrative aspects, and the challenges encountered at the field level.
The objective of the workshop is to enhance the capacity of the officials to ensure the effective implementation of the scheme, maintain the quality of construction work, improve monitoring, and guarantee timely completion of projects. During the event, participants were provided with a technical guidebook, a list of 375 types of permissible works, the ‘Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan’ (VGPP), and booklets titled ‘Dhar-Apar’ and ‘Sughghar Bari’.