JAMMU: Secretary, Rural DEVELOPMENT Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, MOHAMMAD Aijaz Asad, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) across Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, a detailed district-wise review of the scheme was undertaken with particular focus on the completion of the pending houses. It was informed that 3,23,299 houses have already been completed, achieving an overall progress of 97 percent under the scheme.
The Secretary noted that 3447 houses have been completed over the last 2 months and directed officers to further accelerate the pace of work so that the remaining 11,340 houses are completed at the earliest.
Speaking on the occasion, Aijaz Asad said that the current phase of PMAY-G is nearing completion and a new phase of the scheme is set to begin. All works sanctioned under the existing phase must be completed without delay. He asked officers to work with seriousness and accountability to achieve the targets.
He directed Assistant Commissioners Development (ACDs) and Block Development Officers (BDOs) to track each individual case and ensure that no sanctioned house remains incomplete. He further instructed that any technical or administrative bottlenecks hindering the progress of works should be resolved immediately.
The Secretary emphasized that all pending works must be completed by April 15, 2026, stressing that officers should make every possible effort, even if it requires working around the clock, as houses left incomplete under the previous phase will not be taken up once the new phase begins.
Aijaz Asad also directed the Director Rural Development Jammu and Director Rural Development Kashmir to hold weekly review meetings and keep the department informed about the progress achieved.
He further stressed the need for early release of pending installments to beneficiaries, directing ACDs to conduct block-wise reviews in this regard.
Highlighting the importance of the recent survey conducted prior to the launch of the new phase, Aijaz Asad said that although the survey has been carried out using AI-based technology, it will still be reviewed at the Deputy Commissioner level to ensure that no eligible household is left out of the scheme.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Director Rural Development Kashmir Shabir Hussain Bhat, Director Rural Development Jammu Shehnaz Akhtar, Joint Director Planning Kamal Kumar Sharma, besides ACDs and BDOs.