The Jammu and Kashmir government has released ₹195.96 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to support rural infrastructure development and meet staff honorarium obligations across the Union Territory.
Srinagar, March 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government has released ₹195.96 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to support rural infrastructure development and meet staff honorarium obligations across the Union Territory.
Of the total allocation, ₹174 crore has been released under the material component of the scheme for settling liabilities arising from the execution of development works during the current and previous financial years.
The funds will primarily be used for payments related to projects such as rural connectivity, infrastructure creation, and other asset-generating projects implemented at the grassroots level.
The release is expected to provide relief to material suppliers and vendors who have been awaiting settlement of their claims.
In addition, the government has released ₹21.96 crore towards honorarium for staff engaged under MGNREGA, covering the period from November 2025 to March 2026.
The amount will be distributed among districts to compensate personnel involved in programme implementation and administrative management.
Officials stated that the timely release of these funds will ensure prompt payment to staff associated with the programme and strengthen administrative efficiency at the grassroots level. They further noted that the simultaneous release of funds under both the material component and staff honorarium will help accelerate ongoing works under MGNREGA and facilitate smoother implementation of the scheme.
The government reiterated that the financial support reflects its continued commitment to strengthening rural development initiatives and ensuring effective delivery of employment guarantees to rural households across the Union Territory.