Complete estimation of works under MGNREGA without delay: Veeri to REW

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 4: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Abdul Rehman Veeri today asked the engineers of Rural Engineering Wing (REW) of the department to complete the process of estimation of works for the current financial year at the earliest so that works as per the action plan be taken up under MGNREGA.
The Minister gave these directions while chairing a meeting convened with the engineers of the Rural Engineering Wing (REW) to review the progress on estimates sanctioned under MGNREGA for 2018-19.
Secretary RDD Sheetal Nanda, Director Finance RDD S L Pandita, Director RDD Kashmir M N Sheikh, Joint Director Planning RDD, Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers from both the divisions attended the meeting.
The Minister sought district wise details of Action Plan prepared for the works to be taken up and estimates sanctioned so far under the programme for the current financial year. The Minister directed for completing the estimation process within 20 days.
It was noticed in the meeting that the Executive Engineers have not been provided with the copy of Action Plan prepared for the districts and both the Directors of RDD were asked to ensure that copies be provided to them in time so that action is taken accordingly for sanctioning the estimates.
The Minister discussed the performance in creating the assets and generation of person days at district level with the Executive Engineers.
Veeri asked the engineers to ensure that balance in wages/material ratio i.e, 60:40 is maintained as prescribed by the GoI. He further said that labour oriented works needs to be prioritized so that wages and material ratio is easily maintained.
The Minister stressed on close coordination between the administrative department and engineering wing so that efficient implementation of schemes/programmes can be made visible on ground.
Veeri asked the Executive Engineers to adopt a proactive approach and to coordinate with each other at every level. He said that SEs should coordinate with Directors and Executive Engineers with ACDs at district level so that desired progress is made under the programme.
Taking strong note of slow progress in person day’s generation in Kargil and Leh districts, the Minister asked the concerned XEns to expedite the progress as there is short working period in the Ladakh region in comparison with other regions.

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