G.O.(Ms).No.149, Construction of 1303 Anganwadi Centre Buildings, 2019
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department issued G.O.(Ms).No.149 dated 11 October 2019, sanctioning construction of 1,303 new Anganwadi Centre buildings in rural areas at a total cost of Rs.118.31 crore. The buildings are funded through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, and Panchayat Union or Panchayat General Funds, subject to release of the Central share.
What the government order does
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.1) Department's G.O.(Ms).No.149 dated 11 October 2019 approves 1,303 new Anganwadi Centre buildings in rural Tamil Nadu. The work is a convergence project involving the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme of the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, and local body general funds.
The stated purpose includes providing nutrition to children aged two to five, supplementary nutrition to pregnant and lactating mothers, preschool education, health support, and personal hygiene education.
Funding and construction cost
G.O.(Ms).No.149 dated 11 October 2019 provides the following financial structure:
- Total project cost is Rs.118.31 crore for 1,303 buildings.
- Unit cost is Rs.9.08 lakh for each Anganwadi Centre.
- Rs.5.00 lakh per unit comes through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, totalling Rs.65.15 crore.
- Rs.2.00 lakh per unit comes through the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, totalling Rs.26.06 crore.
- Rs.2.08 lakh per unit comes from the Panchayat Union General Fund or Panchayat General Fund, totalling Rs.27.10 crore.
- Labour cost is fully borne by the Government of India. Material cost is shared by the Government of India and State Government in the stated ratio of 75:25.
Financial sanction is subject to release of the Central share.
Implementation requirements
G.O.(Ms).No.149 dated 11 October 2019 requires implementing authorities to:
- Follow the earlier Anganwadi construction guidelines without change for planning, work selection, type design, non-negotiable items, and technical specifications.
- Use the approved Rural Schedule of Rates for 2019-20.
- Take photographs before, during, and after construction.
- Follow Government of India and State Government guidelines strictly.
- Submit a Utilization Certificate to the Government of India as instructed.
- Prevent duplication with works under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme and Multi-sectoral Development Programme.
Who is affected
G.O.(Ms).No.149 dated 11 October 2019 primarily affects the Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collectors other than Chennai, District Rural Development Agencies, Panchayat Unions, Panchayats, and departments funding or implementing the buildings. Its stated subject is public programme construction and funding, not private land ownership or property transfer procedures.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does G.O.(Ms).No.149 deal with private land purchases or ownership records?
No private land purchase, ownership record, or property transfer procedure is set out. The government order concerns funding and construction of 1,303 Anganwadi Centre buildings in rural areas.
How much is approved for each Anganwadi Centre building?
The approved unit cost is Rs.9.08 lakh, consisting of Rs.5.00 lakh from the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Rs.2.00 lakh from the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme, and Rs.2.08 lakh from the Panchayat Union or Panchayat General Fund.
Can construction begin without the Central Government share being released?
The sanction is subject to the condition that financial sanction will be approved after release of the Central share.
What records must be kept for the construction work?
Implementing authorities must ensure photographs are taken before, during, and after the work. A Utilization Certificate must also be sent to the Government of India as instructed.
