MGNREGS work under ADC Chandel disrupted
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 11 2013:
The MGNREGS works which are to be taken up by Chandel ADC have been disrupted due to interference from different quarters including Naga Chief's Association, Chandel, Lhukhosei Zou, Chairman of ADC Chandel has charged.
Addressing media persons here today, Lhukhosei Zou pointed out that according to the guidelines of Central Government, 25% of the works under MGNREGS is to be performed by the Line Department; another 25% by the ADCs while the remaining 50% by the Village Authorities concerned.
However, for Chandel district, 25% of works under MGNREGS which are to be done by the ADC have not been executed due to interference by Naga Chief's Association, Chandel.
Before the election of ADC, the work was executed by the Village Authority.
But since the election to the ADC has been conducted and its members and Chairman appointed, ADC is supposed to execute the 25% work under MGNREGS.
The concerned Minister has also been apprised about the issue.
Other members of ADC Chandel were also present during the press conference.