Rural Development Ministry plans to set up an independent audit mechanism in the states for better coordination and implementation of Central programmes. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh said that the proposed audit mechanism will streamline the implementation of Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, MNREGS and Pradhanmantri Gram Sadak Yojana in many states.
Mr. Ramesh said that the government will also set up special MNREGS courts at panchayat level to combat corruption. These courts, he said that will expedite action against embezzlement of funds meant for the jobs in the scheme. The Minister said that the government will consult the Supreme Court in this matter.
The Andhra Pradesh government has already initiated process to adopt the unique mechanism proposed by the union Rural development Ministry.
Mr. Ramesh said that the government will also set up special MNREGS courts at panchayat level to combat corruption. These courts, he said that will expedite action against embezzlement of funds meant for the jobs in the scheme. The Minister said that the government will consult the Supreme Court in this matter.
The Andhra Pradesh government has already initiated process to adopt the unique mechanism proposed by the union Rural development Ministry.
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