Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 18: Member of Parliament from Jammu Reasi Parliamentary constituency, Jugal Kishore Sharma, along with former MLA, Rajeev Sharma, Dr. Krishan Lal Bhagat, ex VC Kissan Board, Daljeet Singh Chib, District Development Council (DDC) members, Suresh Sharma, Bhushan Bral, district president BJP, Kuldeep Sharma and other local leaders, embarked on a tour of the Chhamb constituency today.
The visit primarily focused on holding Sammelans at VB G RAM G, including inauguration of Library building at Shaheedi Sathal Jourian, as well as addressing key local issues.
The tour began with a visit to the Sheheedi Sthal Jourian, where Jugal Kishore Sharma and his team paid homage to the martyrs of Chhamb, acknowledging their sacrifices for the nation’s freedom. Member of Parliament along with the other dignitaries inaugurated the library building at Jourian, constructed under the MPLADS (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme), aimed at enhancing educational opportunities in the region.
Jugal Kishore hosted Sammelans held at VB G RAM G, at Jourian, Dhouchak and Pallanwala, and also a series of interactive community gatherings designed to engage residents and discuss important policy changes. During the Sammelans at VB G RAM G, Jugal Kishore Sharma took the opportunity to explain the recent amendments to the MGNREGA modified to Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin). He emphasized how the programme has been updated to reflect current needs, highlighting key reforms such as the transition of MGNREGA into VB G RAM G. Sharma noted that the amendments aimed to eliminate fund leakage, increase the number of working days from 100 to 125, timely payments to labourers and raise administrative expenses from 6% to 9% for smooth execution of development works.
Moreover, the introduction of online Gram Sabhas and enhanced monitoring would ensure better transparency and accountability in the implementation of the scheme.
Taking a strong stance against false propaganda spread by the Congress party, Sharma clarified that there is no intention to eliminate Mahatma Gandhi’s name from the scheme. “It is unfortunate that some are misleading the public by claiming that Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s name has been removed. The change in name to VB G RAM G is part of the amendment procedure and stands for Viksit Bharat Gram G, reflecting the nation’s commitment to development and progress. This amendment is about evolving and strengthening the program, not erasing history,” he said.
Addressing these key issues, Jugal Kishore said that area has a long pending demand for construction of Indri Pattan to Pargwal bridge at river Chenab now addressed in Modi Government and bridge is under construction. He said that he is deeply concerned with the burning issue of the area.
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