G.O.(Ms.) No. 117, Repairs to Rural Houses Scheme, 2024-25
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department issued Government Order (Ms.) No. 117 on 8 July 2024, authorising the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to draw and distribute Rs. 150 crore for the first quarter of the Repairs to Rural Houses Scheme for 2024-25. The funding supports minor and major repairs to selected rural houses under the earlier sanction covering 1,48,634 houses at an estimated outlay of Rs. 1041.32 crore.
Purpose and scope
Government Order (Ms.) No. 117 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (SGS.1) Department, dated 8 July 2024, provides first quarter funding for the Repairs to Rural Houses Scheme. An earlier government order had approved repairs to 2,57,006 houses over 2024-25 and 2025-26 at an estimated cost of Rs. 1954.20 crore. For 2024-25, financial sanction covered 1,48,634 houses at an estimated outlay of Rs. 1041.32 crore, with effect from 1 April 2024.
Funding and repair categories
The Repairs to Rural Houses Scheme divides the 2024-25 work between minor and major repairs to tiled roof and sloped reinforced cement concrete houses:
- Minor repairs cover 69,784 houses, requiring Rs. 285.45 crore.
- Major repairs cover 78,850 houses, requiring Rs. 755.85 crore.
- The government permits the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj to draw Rs. 150 crore for the first quarter. This is described as one fourth of the Rs. 600 crore provision.
For minor repairs, up to 50 per cent of the actual estimate amount, or the maximum permissible limit fixed for minor repairs, must be released as the first instalment for mobilising materials. Minor repairs may be completed by the beneficiary within 15 days of the work order, requiring prompt release of the second or final instalment.
For major repairs, materials such as cement and steel must be purchased and supplied departmentally to selected beneficiaries after the work order is issued.
Implementation timetable
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj proposed the following timetable:
- District targets before 6 June 2024.
- Village Panchayat allocations by District Collectors before 10 June 2024.
- Special Grama Sabha meetings before 20 June 2024.
- Work orders from the Block Development Officer (BP) before 30 June 2024.
- Work commencement before 5 July 2024.
Administration and oversight
The Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj must distribute the sanctioned amount to districts, ensure proper use of the funds, submit progress reports to the government and closely monitor work quality against the applicable norms. The government order was circulated to District Collectors except Chennai, District Rural Development Agencies and relevant treasury and accounts authorities.
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Common questions
How many rural houses are covered for repairs in 2024-25?
The financial sanction for 2024-25 covers 1,48,634 houses at an estimated outlay of Rs. 1041.32 crore.
How will a beneficiary receive support for minor repairs?
Up to 50 per cent of the actual estimate amount, or the maximum permissible limit fixed for minor repairs, must be released as the first instalment to mobilise materials. The second or final instalment is expected promptly because minor repairs may be completed within 15 days of the work order.
Will beneficiaries receive cash to buy cement and steel for major repairs?
The document says materials such as cement and steel for major repairs must be purchased and supplied departmentally to selected beneficiaries.
Does the government order explain how beneficiaries are selected?
No selection criteria are provided in the supplied text. It refers to selected beneficiaries, Village Panchayat allocations and Special Grama Sabha meetings.
