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Tript Bajwa directs Panchayat officials to ensure proper utilsation of money granted under various schemes

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (UNI) Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa has directed the Panchayat department officials to ensure that money given by the government under various schemes and programs should be utilised on the development of villages in the true sense. Addressing a workshop and award distribution function to implement the MGNREGA scheme in a more efficient manner, the Minister said that strict action would be taken if any officer or employee found indulged in corrupt practices and creating hindrances in the development works of villages.
At the same time, he also expressed hope that all schemes and programs would be run with full dedication and transparency by the Rural Development and Panchayat Department for the development and welfare of the people so that every scheme and program reaches the real beneficiaries in every village.
Speaking on the occasion, the Financial Commissioner Rural Development Seema Jain said that the department has organized a workshop to present the progress of the year 2019-20 and 2020-21under MGNREGA and sensitise the officers regarding proper implementation of schemes. She informed that during the workshop special guest Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi Rohit Kumar, IAS shared the tips for implementing MGNREGA in a more efficient way.
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