MAHABUBNAGAR : Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has directed District Collectors to improve district-level performance in achieving government development and welfare targets and ensure effective implementation of various schemes. During a video conference held on Friday from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat, the Chief Secretary, along with departmental secretaries, reviewed the implementation of government schemes, fund utilisation and progress towards targets, including Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, VBG-RAM-G, Cheyutha pensions, drinking water supply and Indiramma housing. District Collector Khushboo Gupta, Local Bodies Additional Collector Madhusudan Naik, DRO A. Nirmala and other officials participated in the conference from the District Collectorate. The Chief Secretary directed officials to fully utilise funds allocated under Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI by the first week of January to facilitate additional funding from the Centre. He pointed out that less than 10 per cent of the Rs.538 crore allocated under PM SHRI had been spent so far. He stressed improving infrastructure and learning outcomes in the 794 selected PM SHRI schools across the state. He stated that Rs.1,763 crore had been allocated under Samagra Shiksha for 2026–27, but only Rs.79 crore had been spent so far. Officials were instructed to coordinate both schemes with VBG-RAM-G to develop classrooms, toilets and other school infrastructure. They were also asked to regularly inspect schools, improve student attendance, maintain quality in mid-day meals and breakfast programmes, and distribute uniforms and school kits before the next academic year. Emphasising uninterrupted drinking water supply until the end of summer, the Chief Secretary directed officials to identify alternative water sources and arrange supplies through private borewells and tankers wherever necessary. District-level drinking water committees must meet weekly, while mandal-level committees should be formed by the end of November. Repairs to hand pumps, borewells and open wells must be completed by November 15. A special drive should be conducted from November 15 to December 31 to identify and resolve drinking water problems. Officials were also instructed to prevent water wastage in Mission Bhagiratha pipelines and take strict action against illegal connections. 12 Crore Person-Days Target Under VBG-RAM-G The Chief Secretary directed officials to maintain quality in VBG-RAM-G works and achieve the statewide target of generating 12 crore person-days by the end of March. He said an average of 5.5 lakh people were currently receiving employment daily and stressed taking up works according to local needs to promote rural development. Indiramma Housing Works to Be Accelerated The Chief Secretary instructed officials to speed up the Indiramma housing programme and expedite house sanctions to eligible beneficiaries in coordination with public representatives and Indiramma committees. He said the sanctioning of 2.5 lakh houses under the second phase and another one lakh under the first phase was pending and should be completed quickly. As part of the ‘Mana Indiramma Intlo Deepavali’ initiative, completed houses should display new logo stickers, and celebrations at beneficiaries’ homes should be publicised through social media. He further directed officials to provide free sand to beneficiaries, collecting only transportation charges through the ‘Mana Isuka – Mana Vahanam’ app. The subsidised cement benefit of Rs.230 per bag should also reach every eligible beneficiary. Focus on Central Government Schemes The Chief Secretary directed all districts to improve the implementation of Central Government schemes, fund utilisation and achievement of targets. Officials were asked to regularly monitor progress through the Chief Minister’s dashboard and effectively use social media to publicise government development and welfare programmes.
