Jharkhand minister directs timely project completion

At Jharkhand's state-level DISHA meeting in Ranchi, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Deepika Pandey Singh directed departments to finish pending projects within prescribed deadlines and clear payments promptly after work is completed.

The review covered physical and financial progress under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Agricultural Irrigation Schemes, Swachh Bharat Mission, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Singh asked departments to address delays and use sanctioned funds properly.

She directed officials to resolve local problems, visit project sites and hear residents' concerns. Departments were also asked to prepare concrete action plans and send proposals to the Central Government for approval of more development schemes.