‘Strict action will be taken against officials failing to implement NREGA effectively'
Effective implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) is crucial for public welfare and any negligence or failure will be dealt with sternly, said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Raichur Zilla Panchayat Rahul Tukaram Pandve.
Chairing an ad hoc committee meeting on NREGA on Wednesday at the Zilla Panchayat office in Raichur, the CEO emphasised that taluk-level ad hoc committees must initiate strict action against those found neglecting their duties or failing to ensure proper implementation of the scheme.
The CEO noted that 558 cases are under review across the district and said that details of actions taken should be incorporated into the Action Taken Report (ATR) to facilitate further steps.
'With the onset of monsoon, importance should be given to ensuring the operation of clean drinking water units in rural areas. The officials must inspect the units and take immediate corrective action wherever deficiencies are found. PDOs (Panchayat Development Officers) must strictly to maintain clean water supply and sanitation during the rainy season,' he said.
He further advised that preventive measures such as maintaining cleanliness in every village must be undertaken to ensure purity of drinking water.
The CEO also mentioned that social audits for the projects undertaken during the 2024-25 financial year began on June 2. He directed the social audit teams to submit all relevant NREGA and 15th Finance Commission project documents and records without fail the same day.
Zilla Panchayat Planning Director Sharanabasavaraj Kesaratti was, among others, present at the meeting.
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