Transparency and Accountability to Be Enhanced in UPs VB-G Ramji Scheme, Says Keshav Maurya

Lucknow, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : Uttar Pradesh‘s Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has issued strict directives to officials to ensure transparency and accountability in the implementation of the VB-G Ramji Scheme. He emphasized that every task under the scheme must undergo digital verification, and regular digital attendance of workers at project sites is mandatory. Maurya stressed that there should be no room for fraud, irregularities, or misuse of government funds at any level.

During a review meeting with senior officials from the Rural Development Department, Maurya instructed that every complaint received—from village panchayats to the government level—must be resolved within a maximum of 15 days. He made it clear that complaints requiring government-level resolution should be presented by the concerned officials without delay, along with appropriate comments.

Maurya highlighted the need to integrate the master roll, measurement books, worker attendance, project records, and payment processes into a digital system. Regular audits of related documents are also necessary to maintain a transparent and verifiable record of all tasks and payments. He directed officials to ensure that all works under the scheme are digitally verified.

He insisted on the regular digital attendance of workers actually engaged at the sites to maintain an accurate record of their presence and the work completed. Additionally, completed tasks should undergo a social audit to reveal their quality, utility, and transparency.

The Deputy Chief Minister firmly stated that negligence, indifference, or any form of irregularity in the scheme’s implementation will not be tolerated. Strict action will be taken against officials who fail to comply with the established guidelines or neglect their responsibilities.

Maurya reiterated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, increasing employment opportunities in rural areas, strengthening the livelihoods of rural families, and overall village development are government priorities. He urged all officials to work with full responsibility, commitment, and transparency to realize this resolve.