Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the Legislative Assembly that substantial progress has been achieved in terms of approval, release and utilisation of funds across various RDD schemes during the period 2024–26, reflecting the administration’s commitment towards timely execution of developmental works.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator Ajaz Ahmad Jan during Question Hour. The Minister informed the House that under centrally sponsored schemes, including MGNREGA, PMAY-G, SBM-G and IWMP, UT CAPEX significant allocations have been approved and released, with a considerable portion already utilised on the ground.
Providing details, he stated that under MGNREGA, funds to the tune of Rs. 113364.93 lakh and Rs. 91338.48 lakh respectively have been utilised across both Kashmir and Jammu regions during 2024-26. Similarly, under PMAY-G, allocations have been made for both regions, with Rs. 65,876.55 lakh being utilised, contributing towards strengthening rural housing infrastructure.
Under SBM-G, the Government informed that more than Rs. 7161 lakh have been effectively utilised in Jammu and Kashmir regions, with continued expenditure being incurred during the current financial year to sustain sanitation initiatives.
With regard to IWMP, the House was apprised that a significant portion of the allocated funds has been released and utilised, indicating steady progress in watershed management activities. The minister informed that 5332.91 lakhs have been spent across Jammu and Kashmir under IWMP.
The Government further informed that under UT Capex, considerable expenditure has been recorded during 2024–25, with continued allocation and utilisation during 2025–26 aimed at strengthening infrastructure and developmental works across constituencies. It stated that 5149.91 lakhs have been spent across Jammu and Kashmir during 2024-26 under UT CAPEX community development.
The Minister emphasized that the Government is ensuring optimal utilisation of funds through close monitoring and timely execution of projects, thereby accelerating developmental activities at the grassroots level. The Government reiterated its commitment to equitable and efficient allocation of resources to ensure balanced development across all constituencies.
The Minister also informed that border/far fling areas are receiving funds as per the approved allocation and guidelines of the scheme concerned based on the requirements assesses at the District as well as block levels. Regarding the completion of pending works, the minister stated that the timeline for completion of delayed/incomplete works is supposed to be completed by the end of the financial year.
