Emphasis on Integrating MGNREGA with Other Schemes to Accelerate Rural Development
Raipur: A meeting of the Chhattisgarh Rural Employment Guarantee Council was held today at the Chief Minister’s Office in Vidhansabha Campus, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai. The meeting reviewed ongoing projects under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Chief Minister Shri Sai directed officials to ensure the highest quality and timely execution of MGNREGA projects to maximize benefits for rural families.
He particularly emphasized prioritizing Dharasa approach road construction and the Amrit Sarovar Project to strengthen rural infrastructure and promote water conservation.
Chief Minister Sai stated that the Chhattisgarh government’s objective is not just to provide employment but to make rural areas self-reliant. MGNREGA projects are being implemented with a long-term vision to ensure holistic rural development. He stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the implementation process so that the scheme serves as a strong foundation for empowering the poor. He also highlighted the state government’s focus on integrating MGNREGA with other development schemes to accelerate the pace of rural progress.
In-Depth Discussion on Effective Implementation of MGNREGA in the State
The meeting included a comprehensive review of the financial progress for FY 2023-24 and 2024-25, the labour budget for 2025-26, key performance indicators of the scheme, and the convergence model for better implementation. The annual progress report from 2019-20 to 2023-24 was also presented.
MGNREGA Commissioner Shri Rajat Bansal informed that out of 38.52 lakh registered families in the state, 24.89 lakh families have been provided employment. Under the Amrit Sarovar Scheme, a target has been set to construct 2,902 reservoirs, out of which 1,095 have been approved, 299 have been completed, and work is in progress on 472 sites.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Arun Sao and Shri Vijay Sharma, Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Shri Subodh Singh, Principal Secretary Smt. Niharika Barik, Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Basavaraju S, Shri P. Dayanand, and Shri Rahul Bhagat, MGNREGA Commissioner Shri Rajat Bansal, and members of the Chhattisgarh Rural Employment Guarantee Council.
