Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that result-oriented work should be done in Gram Panchayats. Renovate all the ponds and stepwells. For this, the Panchayat should prepare an action plan and work in a phased manner. Work should also be done to ensure that their survival rate remains high after plantation. Minister Shri Patel gave instructions in the review meeting of departmental work of Panchayat and Rural Development in Mantralaya on Monday.

Patel said that as of November 15, approval is being issued to start gravel roads, farm ponds and other new works in the district panchayats where the ratio of labour material is correct in MNREGA. The amount will be sanctioned from Rs 1 to Rs 3 crore. He said that the major routes of Jain monks should be marked and proper arrangements should be made for their stay on major routes. Appropriate plantations should be done on government land.

In the review, Minister Shri Patel said that the demand for roads in the "Sudur Sadak and Khet Sadak" Scheme in Gram Panchayats should be identified immediately so that decisions can be taken for approval. He directed that MNREGA convergence rate should also be fixed in the construction of boundary walls of schools under the School Education Department.

Patel said that the plantation being done under MNREGA should be protected with boundary wall. Saplings should be planted near water sources so that they remain safe. We all should strive for this. He gave instructions for intensive plantation on the banks of river Narmada.