Deputy Director General Altaf Hussain Haji, accompanied by Deputy Director Rajesh Kumar, arrived in Churachandpur on Wednesday as part of a scheduled review by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). Their itinerary included meetings with district officials and field inspections of ongoing projects, aimed at gauging both implementation fidelity and the tangible impact on local communities.
The MoRD, a central government body, administers flagship schemes such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and the National Rural Livelihood Mission. These programmes are designed to generate employment, improve housing, and strengthen self‑help groups across India's villages. Periodic on‑ground reviews are a statutory requirement to ensure that funds are disbursed transparently and that intended beneficiaries receive services.
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Churachandpur, located in the hilly terrain of Manipur's western region, is home to a diverse tribal population that has historically faced challenges in infrastructure, connectivity, and access to basic services. According to the latest district statistics, a significant share of households still rely on agriculture and allied activities, making the effective delivery of MoRD schemes critical for poverty alleviation and social equity.
During the visit, the officials toured several project sites, including a recently completed water supply scheme in a remote village and a set of skill‑development centres under the Rural Livelihood Mission. They also reviewed progress reports submitted by the district administration, cross‑checked beneficiary lists, and held a joint discussion with local panchayat leaders to identify bottlenecks such as delayed fund releases and manpower shortages.
Both Haji and Kumar emphasized that the review would feed into a comprehensive performance report to be submitted to the central ministry within the next fortnight. They indicated that any identified gaps would trigger corrective measures, including additional supervisory visits and the possible re‑allocation of resources to lagging projects. The officials also pledged to engage community representatives in future monitoring mechanisms to enhance accountability.
