MNREGA has an important role in strengthening the rural economy- Chief Minister Sai
Chief Minister Sai gave instructions to complete MNREGA works in a quality and timely manner
Emphasis was laid on accelerating the pace of rural development by linking MNREGA with other schemes
Raipur, 27 February 2025: The meeting of Chhattisgarh Rural Employment Guarantee Council was held today in the Chief Minister’s Office located in the Assembly premises under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. In the meeting, the ongoing projects under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) were reviewed. The Chief Minister directed the officials to complete the MNREGA works in the state with the highest quality and within the stipulated time frame, so that maximum rural families can get the benefit of this scheme. Chief Minister Sai especially directed to give priority to Dharsa access road construction and Amrit Sarovar projects in villages, so that rural infrastructure is strengthened and water conservation is promoted. Chief Minister Sai said in the meeting that the goal of the Chhattisgarh government is not only to provide employment, but to make the rural areas self-reliant. The ongoing schemes under MNREGA are being implemented with a long-term perspective, so that all-round development can be ensured in rural areas. He directed the officials to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the schemes so that these schemes become a strong base for the empowerment of the poor. He said that the state government is emphasizing on accelerating the pace of rural development by linking MNREGA with other schemes.
Detailed discussion on effective implementation of MNREGA in the state In the meeting, the progress of financial year 2023-24 and 2024-25, Labor Budget 2025-26, key indicators of the scheme and convergence model were thoroughly reviewed. Annual progress report from the year 2019-20 to 2023-24 was also presented. MNREGA Commissioner Rajat Bansal informed that out of a total of 38.52 lakh registered families in the state, 24.89 lakh families have been provided employment. Under the Amrit Sarovar Yojana, 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. Deputy Chief Ministers Arun Saw and Vijay Sharma, Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Subodh Singh, Principal Secretary Mrs. Niharika Barik, Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Basavaraju S, P. Dayanand, Rahul Bhagat, MNREGA Commissioner Rajat Bansal and members of Chhattisgarh Rural Employment Guarantee Council were present in the meeting.
