To accomplish various development projects under Mukh Mantri Pendu Vikas Yojna (Rural Mission), the Punjab Government has enhanced the allocation of funds from Rs 1,977 crore to Rs 2,117.69 crore.
Till date, Rs 1493.10 crore has been released and a total number of 4,88,660 different works have already been executed throughout the state, said the state Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Sikander Singh Maluka.
He said that this unique development mission was launched to provide basic amenities as well as social services.
For the better execution as well as monitoring of various development projects being undertaken, district level committees have also been form under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of the concerned districts, besides Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), ADC (G), District Development and Panchayats officer, Deputy Chief Executive officer, Zila Prishad as members, he said adding that they were directed to ensure quality and speedy works.
Maluka said that under the rural mission, basic amenities like roads, bridges, surface transport, setting up of rural infrastructure, water supply, sewerage, drainage system, internal roads, street lights, solid waste management, parks and grounds etc were being provided in villages.
He said that under this scheme, Panchayati Raj Institutions have been authorized to undertake any development project.
Besides, concerned panchayat is also entitled to give administrative approval for development to the tune of Rs 10 lakh, Panchayat Samitis have been authorised to give administrative approval for the development projects of worth Rs 10 to 20 lakh while Zila Prishads have the right to grant administrative approval for the development works of worth Rs more than 20 lakh.