JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir has successfully completed over 300,000 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, reaching 97% of its target, as reported by officials on Sunday.
Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Secretary of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, has urged officials to expedite construction for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme.
In a meeting focused on reviewing the progress of PMAY-G in the Union Territory, he noted that the current phase of the initiative is nearing its conclusion, and all sanctioned projects must be finished without delay before the new phase commences.
According to the meeting, 323,299 houses have been completed, and work is ongoing for the remaining 11,340. Asad instructed assistant commissioners of development (ACDs) and block development officers (BDOs) to monitor each case to ensure all sanctioned houses are completed.
He emphasized the immediate resolution of any technical or administrative obstacles hindering progress.
The Secretary insisted that all pending work must be concluded by April 15 and encouraged officers to put forth maximum effort, even working overtime, since incomplete houses from the previous phase will not be prioritized once the new phase starts.
Asad also called for the directors of rural development in Jammu and Kashmir to conduct weekly reviews and keep the department updated on progress. He highlighted the importance of promptly releasing pending funds to beneficiaries, directing ACDs to conduct reviews by block.
Addressing the recent survey completed prior to the new phase’s launch, he noted that while AI technology was utilized, deputy commissioners will review to ensure no eligible households are overlooked.
