Ministry confirms rural development roadmap for Perambalur district

The question asked the Ministry of Rural Development to state whether a comprehensive rural development roadmap has been prepared for the Perambalur Lok Sabha Constituency through the convergence of schemes like MGNREGS, DAY-NRLM, and PMAY-G, and to provide details on funds sanctioned, released, and pending, as well as the monitoring mechanisms in place.

Asked and answered by: Asked by Thiru Arun Nehru; Answered by the Ministry of Rural Development (Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan).

What the government said

• The Ministry stated it has adopted a multi-pronged strategy with a defined roadmap for rural development, including in Perambalur district, Tamil Nadu.
• In Perambalur, MGNREGS/VB-G RAM G generated 4.27 crore persondays and created 80,176 assets using Rs 1093.57 crore during 2014-2026.
• In Perambalur, PMAY-G completed 10,932 houses utilizing Rs 141.53 crore since inception.
• In Perambalur, PMGSY completed 916 km of road length (336 roads and 7 bridges) at an expenditure of Rs 322 crore.
• In Perambalur, DAY-NRLM mobilized 56,558 women into 4,804 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), forming 122 Village Organisations and 4 Cluster Level Federations.
• Funds are released under the SNA-SPARSH model on a 'just in time' basis via the PFMS system, rather than as lump sums to States.
• Delays in fund disbursement are attributed to non-adherence to schematic guidelines and instructions by States/UTs.
• Monitoring mechanisms include Performance Review Committee Meetings, National Level Monitors, Common Review Mission, and social audits.

Also in the document

• The answer provides aggregate fund utilization figures for FY2026-27 for all States/UTs in Annexure-II, but does not provide specific pending disbursement figures or reasons for delays specific to Perambalur district.
• The answer states that non-adherence to provisions by States/UTs affects timely release of funds, but does not specify if this is the reason for any delays in Perambalur.