Instructions to give priority to innovation-based works of employment generation, water conservation and livelihood promotion

For the first time, works worth Rs 84 crore were approved in Bijapur district, participants shared their experiences.

Raipur, 13 November 2026/ For the purpose of effective implementation of Vikasit Bharat-Jiramji Yojana and capacity building of the officers, on the second day of the three-day training cum workshop organized at Thakur Pyarelal Singh State Rural Development Institute, Nimora, Commissioner, VB-Ji Ramji Yojana and Director, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, Shri Taran Prakash Sinha, while describing the next 100 days as very important, directed the officers to expedite the approved construction works and complete them in a quality manner within the stipulated time frame.

Mr. Sinha stated that to realize the vision of a developed India @ 2047, it is essential to ensure the creation of quality and sustainable rural assets under the scheme. Priority should be given to innovation-based initiatives through public participation. He emphasized the need for effective implementation of action plans tailored to the needs of disadvantaged communities, particularly those from backward tribal groups, persons with disabilities, and single women.

The Commissioner directed that employment-oriented and public-friendly works such as livelihood ponds, contour trenches, girls' toilets, and Muktidham sheds be prioritized in the state. He said that these works would create employment opportunities in rural areas, as well as ensure water conservation, livelihood promotion, and the development of permanent rural assets.

For the first time in Bijapur district, works worth Rs 84 crore have been approved.
During the workshop, the Assistant Project Officer of Bijapur district shared his experiences related to the implementation of the scheme at the field level. He said that after the Naxalite problem has ended in the district, development works in the Gram Panchayats have now gained new momentum. Works have been approved in every Gram Panchayat of the district on the basis of demand and approval received in the Gram Sabhas. As a result, for the first time in the district, works worth approximately Rs 84 crore have been approved.

Training is being given on various dimensions of the scheme.
On the second day of the three-day training cum review workshop, Executive Engineers, Assistant Project Officers and Programme Officers from 11 districts of the state participated. In the training, various provisions of the Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji Yojana, Vikasit Bharat Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP), the process of selection and approval of works, technical and administrative aspects and challenges faced at the field level are being discussed in detail.

The workshop's objective is to enhance the capacity of officials and ensure effective implementation of the scheme, quality of construction works, better monitoring and timely completion. On this occasion, participants were also distributed a technical guide booklet, a list of 375 types of permissible works, a developed Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP), Dhar-Apar and Sughra Bari booklets.