The Kashmir Pulse

PULWAMA — The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Department (JKRDD) has ordered the withholding of salaries for the Block Development Officer and field staff of Block Tral due to poor performance under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

The decision was made following a review of the Management Information System (MIS) reports, which indicated that Block Tral is lagging in key performance indicators (KPIs). The directive to withhold salaries will remain in effect until further notice, according to the official order.

The Rural Development Department issued the order under reference number DRDK/Estt/11037-40.

Also, copies of the order have been sent to the Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, the Assistant Commissioner Development in Pulwama, the Block Development Officer in Tral, and the Treasury Officer in Tral for information and necessary action.

SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha on Tuesday announced the approval of an enhanced monthly remuneration for supporting staff associated with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Fulfilling a long-standing demand, the LG said this move is set to benefit approximately 4000 employees. "J&K Admin is committed to the well-being of all the staff and their families," he said.

"Enhancement of monthly remuneration of MGNREGA supporting staff has been approved, thereby fulfilling their long pending demand. The move will benefit around 4000 employees. J&K Admin is committed to the well-being of all the staff and their families," the Office of LG said in a post on X.