MoRD Senior Officers' Monitoring Visit to Manipur
Senior officers from the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, conducted a two-day area officer visit to Manipur from September 8 to 10, 2026, to monitor the implementation and progress of various ongoing rural development schemes in Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts. The visit was led by Shri Altaf Hussain Haji, Deputy Director General of MoRD and Central Government's State Nodal Area Officer for MoRD schemes in Manipur, along with Shri Rajesh Kumar, Deputy Director of MoRD New Delhi.
During the visit, the officers interacted with Self-Help Groups (SHGs), beneficiaries, and various stakeholders associated with different rural development schemes. They reviewed the implementation status and discussed ways to improve outreach and ensure intended benefits reach more beneficiaries. The district administrations were advised to expedite and strengthen implementation of ongoing schemes for the benefit and overall well-being of the people, with emphasis on conducting grassroots awareness programs to better inform rural communities about various schemes and their benefits.
Grievance Resolution and Performance Assessment
During interactions, State Nodal Officer Shri Altaf Hussain Haji addressed specific grievances raised by beneficiaries, including delays in instalment payments under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) and pension payments under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). He directed concerned district officials to take necessary action and resolve these issues at the earliest. The visiting officers observed that Self-Help Groups under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) were performing remarkably well, with SHG members enthusiastic and committed to achieving the goal of becoming Lakhpati Didis at the earliest.
Convergence and Conclusion
Emphasis was placed on greater convergence among different government schemes and departments to achieve targets effectively and maximize benefits for beneficiaries. At the concluding leg of the visit, Shri Altaf Hussain Haji met with Shri Sumant Singh, Secretary of Rural Development for the Government of Manipur, where they discussed achievements in implementation, various issues concerning effective implementation, and focused on addressing minor issues to further strengthen the delivery of rural development programmes in the state.