Uttarakhand receives central recognition over rural development schemes | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Central Rural development 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 12 months.
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 development:
Underneath the Deendayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), Uttarakhand, together with Punjab, achieved 100% of its targets, incomes recognition as one of the very best-performing states. This success has resulted within the central authorities assigning extra targets for the state.
MGNREGA growth:
For 2025-26, Uttarakhand has been allotted a labour funds of 187.66 lakh particular person-days below the Mahatma Gandhi Nationwide Rural Employment Assure Act (MGNREGA). As per their efficiency within the earlier 12 months, the central authorities has permitted an elevated goal of 200 lakh particular person-days.
Infrastructure development with PMGSY:
The state’s efforts in rural highway building below the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) have been appreciated, particularly in Section-1. A newly developed cell app for highway monitoring was additionally praised, with plans to combine different monitoring instruments via APIs. The committee instructed involving MPs and MLAs in surveys for Section-4 highway building.
Progress in housing initiatives:
Uttarakhand’s progress below the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) obtained commendation, with particular recognition for developments made below PM Janman.
As Uttarakhand authorities carried out a number of Centre’s scheme it strengthens the rural infrastructure and employment alternatives and likewise improves the standard of life for its residents.