Uttarakhand receives central recognition over rural growth schemes | India Information – The Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Central Rural growth ministry’s Empowered Committee hailed Uttarakhand for implementing the Centre’s scheme and stated that their achievements led to elevated allocations and particular bonuses for the upcoming monetary yr.
Key highlights:
DAY-NRLM success:
Uttarakhand efficiently utilised its allotted Rs 105.67 crore below the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – Nationwide Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Because of this, it turned the primary state to obtain an extra bonus installment of Rs32 crore. For 2025-26, the allocation has been elevated to Rs 142.21 crore, marking a 35% rise, with a better spending restrict of Rs 213.32 crore.
Prime performer in talent growth:
Underneath the Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Uttarakhand, together with Punjab, achieved 100% of its targets, incomes recognition as one of many best-performing states. This success has resulted within the central authorities assigning further targets for the state.
MGNREGA enlargement:
For 2025-26, Uttarakhand has been allotted a labour price range of 187.66 lakh person-days below the Mahatma Gandhi Nationwide Rural Employment Assure Act (MGNREGA). As per their efficiency within the earlier yr, the central authorities has permitted an elevated goal of 200 lakh person-days.
Infrastructure progress with PMGSY:
The state’s efforts in rural highway development below the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) had been appreciated, particularly in Part-1. A newly developed cellular app for highway monitoring was additionally praised, with plans to combine different monitoring instruments by APIs. The committee urged involving MPs and MLAs in surveys for Part-4 highway development.
Progress in housing initiatives:
Uttarakhand’s progress below the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) acquired commendation, with particular recognition for developments made below PM Janman.
As Uttarakhand authorities applied a number of Centre’s scheme it strengthens the rural infrastructure and employment alternatives and likewise improves the standard of life for its residents.