Minister asks Collectors to disburse LA, R&R money sanctioned to displaced families on war-footing
Uttam Kumar Reddy says ₹1,200 cr. could be paid to beneficiaries with minor formalities in a couple of days
The State Government is taking swift action to remove obstacles in land acquisition and rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) measures that are hindering the progress of irrigation projects, according to Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy. The Minister instructed District Collectors to release funds sanctioned on a war-footing to ensure they reach farmers and displaced families within days, provided all documentation is in order.
This comes after the government released ₹3,000 crore for this purpose earlier this month, in addition to the ₹2,000 crore already released. The funds must reach the intended beneficiaries as quickly as possible, as crediting amounts to PD accounts of Collectors would not achieve the intended outcome. So far, the government has released ₹2,782 crore, but only about ₹566 crore has actually reached the beneficiaries, with another ₹989 crore in various stages of disbursement, and ₹199 crore with districts where payment processes are yet to commence.
This means only about ₹1,200 crore could be pushed towards beneficiaries immediately or with minimal procedural action, according to Reddy. He emphasized that the funds must be prioritized as the top focus and that ₹455 crore related to cleared tokens is awaiting further processing.
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