The works undertaken by the Panchayati Raj institutions for rural development under the 15th Finance Commission in Rajasthan are being monitored for increasing their utility for villagers and making them relevant for rural infrastructure. The progress of both the financial and physical aspects of development schemes is being recorded.
The 15th Finance Commission had recommended in its final report titled “Empowering local governments” that 60% of the grants made to panchayat bodies should be spent on the priority areas such as drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting and sanitation. The rest of the untied grants could be utilised for improving basic services.
Panchayati Raj Secretary Naveen Jain said here on Wednesday that a target had been set for physical verification of at least 3% of works on the spot following the demand of villagers. The Zila Parishads in each district will make special efforts to ensure timely progress of all works.
