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CAG detects lapses in PMAY-G, Jal Jeevan Mission, MGNREGA in Jharkhand
The CAG has flagged major irregularities in three central schemes in Jharkhand: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Jal Jeevan Mission, and MGNREGA. The audit reports, tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, found…
The Story in Brief
The CAG has flagged major irregularities in three central schemes in Jharkhand: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Jal Jeevan Mission, and MGNREGA. The audit reports, tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, found that 6.32 lakh eligible households remained uncovered under PMAY-G due to deficient planning. The state identified 22.34 lakh eligible households, but the Centre allocated only 16.02 lakh houses. Fund utilisation under PMAY-G ranged between 55% and 83% from 2019 to 2024, with total expenditure of Rs 14,113 crore against available Rs 20,199.98 crore.
Under Jal Jeevan Mission, only 27,249 of 98,067 approved schemes were completed as of December 2024. Tap water coverage stood at 55% against the national 80%. MGNREGA audit revealed a discrepancy between portal data and certified accounts. Wages worth Rs 321.84 crore were outstanding. Only 27% of proposed works were completed, while 49% remained incomplete after spending Rs 2,633 crore.
The Indian Opinion
The CAG findings point to a familiar pattern: states blame the Centre for low targets, the Centre cites poor planning. Both are right. Jharkhand took two years to finalise Awaas beneficiaries while the Centre set allocations based on outdated lists. Millions lose. The real test is whether the state government will fix beneficiary lists and improve fund use before the next audit, or if this becomes another report gathering dust.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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