G.O.(Ms.)No.67, Construction of 2,043 Kitchen Sheds under MGNREGS, 2023
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67, dated 4 May 2023, permitting construction of 2,043 school kitchen sheds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2022-2023. The approved estimated cost is Rs.153.99 crore, funded through Central and State Government shares.
What the document does
Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department authorises 2,043 kitchen sheds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for 2022-2023. The project has an estimated total cost of Rs.153.99 crore, comprising a Central share of Rs.119.52 crore and a State share of Rs.34.47 crore.
The approval covers five kitchen shed designs based on the number of students served. An additional store room has been included because of the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in schools.
Approved kitchen sheds
Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67 approves the following works:
- 1,824 Type I sheds for schools with up to 100 students, each with an estimated area of 29 square metres and unit cost of Rs.7.43 lakh.
- 191 Type II sheds for 101 to 300 students, each with an estimated area of 34.7 square metres and unit cost of Rs.8.29 lakh.
- 11 Type III sheds for 301 to 400 students, each with an estimated area of 38.9 square metres and unit cost of Rs.8.90 lakh.
- 2 Type IV sheds for 401 to 500 students, each with an estimated area of 42.3 square metres and unit cost of Rs.9.40 lakh.
- 15 Type V sheds for 501 to 600 students, each with an estimated area of 45.2 square metres and unit cost of Rs.9.82 lakh.
Selection and funding
Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67 requires priority to be given where a kitchen shed is urgently needed and unavailable. School student strength must also be considered when selecting the appropriate design.
The Government of India bears the full labour cost. Material costs are shared in a ratio of 75 percent by the Government of India and 25 percent by the State Government.
Who is affected
Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67 is directed to the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors except Chennai, and Project Directors of District Rural Development Agencies. It is relevant mainly to rural schools selected for kitchen shed construction and the authorities implementing those works. The document concerns approval and execution of public works and does not state that it changes private land ownership or property records.
Work-site information
Government Order G.O.(Ms.)No.67 requires a Citizen Information Board at each work site with the necessary project information. For kitchen sheds, the board must be provided through wall painting.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms.)No.67 change my patta or private land ownership?
No change to patta or private land ownership is stated. The document authorises construction of school kitchen sheds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
How many kitchen sheds were approved?
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department approved 2,043 kitchen sheds across five designs based on school student strength.
How will schools be selected for a kitchen shed?
Priority must be given where a kitchen shed is urgently needed and unavailable. The school's student strength must also be considered.
Who pays for the kitchen shed construction?
The Government of India bears 100 percent of labour costs. Material costs are shared 75 percent by the Government of India and 25 percent by the State Government.
