Fund release on performance basis: RD Minister

Metsubo Jamir interacting with departmental officials during his first visit as Minister of Rural Development on August 7. (Photo Courtesy: RD)

Kohima, August 7 (MExN): Minister for Rural Development, Metsubo Jamir today stated that fund release will not be equal or uniform for all the DRDAs but will be strictly on performance basis and as what is seen on the online portals. Towards this end, he called upon all the PDs and BDOs to be alert about these changes, stated the Publicity Cell of Rural Development.

Interacting with departmental officials during his first visit as Minister of Rural Development, Jamir said certain administrative or operational systems may have to be affected so that the department can try and make up from where it had been lagging behind. He also opined that certain changes have to be done without any ill intent so that the department doesn’t suffer because of one or two officers. 

Principal Secretary, RD, Bendangkokba, IAS meanwhile highlighted the new programmes that were added recently and discussed problems regarding opening of bank accounts and implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer, RGSA and other issues faced.