Directs clearance of pending payments within two days, completion of e-KYC and strict action against non-performing contractors
Kistawar | Oct, 23:On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Assistant Commissioner (Development) Kishtwar Manoj Kumar Friday chaired a meeting to review the progress of the VB-G RAM G scheme, PMAY-G, UT Capex and District Capex.
Reviewing VB-G RAM G, the ACD directed the officers concerned to clear pending wage and material payments within two days. Junior Engineers and Technical Assistants (JEs/TAs) were told to submit material bills on priority in line with the actual progress of works and to complete e-KYC of all skilled and semi-skilled workers at the earliest.
He also called for supplementary Gram Sabhas for new works, early formulation of the Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP), stronger Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and community participation and intensified IEC activities. All Block Development Officers (BDOs) were directed to furnish details of legacy liabilities under the erstwhile MGNREGS within the prescribed timeline, duly verified by the respective Block-Level Committees, in accordance with the directions of the Administrative Department.
Reviewing PMAY-G, the ACD called for recovery of instalments from defaulting beneficiaries, completion of deletions through the designated module and finalisation of the Permanent Wait List (PWL) through the prescribed process, with due adoption by the Gram Sabha.
Under UT and District Capex, he reviewed the status of tendering, allotment and execution of works. He directed the Executive Engineer REW Kishtwar to initiate strict action against contractors who had failed to start works despite allotment. JEs/TAs were instructed to conduct regular field inspections, ensure technical supervision and complete works on time while maintaining prescribed quality standards.
The ACD also reviewed the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) and directed the officers to intensify awareness activities and upload events on the designated portal on time.
Among those present were Executive Engineer REW Kishtwar Er Kewal Kumar, BDOs, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and JEs/TAs.
