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Special employment week to be organised from November 23 to 30 under the Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji Yojana in UP

Lucknow, Nov 11 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed officials of the Rural Development Department to organise a special employment week in the state from November 23 to 30, to effectively implement the Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji Yojana and provide maximum employment opportunities in rural areas.
He has directed that during this special employment week, 100 per cent progress should be ensured against the district-wise targets for man-day creation and that maximum eligible workers should be provided actual employment as per their demand.
Maurya, in a statement here on Wednesday, stated that instructions were given to organise a special employment generation day on October 12, 2026, in which the districts performed exceptionally well. During this period, along with creating human lives, large-scale public welfare works were also carried out in accordance with the four themes set under the scheme.
Continuing this initiative, a special employment week is being organised to ensure the creation of durable assets in villages, while also providing adequate employment to rural workers.
In compliance with the Deputy Chief Minister's directives, Commissioner of Rural Development, Pramod Kumar Upadhyay, has issued detailed guidelines to all District Program Coordinators and related officials.
He directed that preparations for the special employment week be completed on time, and work commence by November 21, 2026, and that the effective and successful organization of the special employment week be ensured from November 23 to 30.
It is noteworthy that, given the peak sowing and harvesting season in agricultural activities, the government had imposed a suspension period for works under the scheme from November 1 to November 20, 2026. During this period, the selection of upcoming works, preparation of action plans, and other necessary preparations are to be completed, so that work can commence smoothly from November 21.
According to the instructions issued by the Commissioner, districts will be required to select works from the 375 approved works under the scheme that can employ maximum workers and are useful for rural areas. During the special employment week, special emphasis will be placed on works related to the construction of durable assets, water security, and water conservation. In addition, works related to enhancing rural livelihoods will also be given priority.
In this regard, a Google Sheet attached to the letter issued by the Commissioner details 16 suggested works. Districts will be required to enter the work plan for the works to be carried out in their Gram Panchayats on the Google Sheet. These works are suggestive. In addition to these, other works permitted under the scheme can also be undertaken.
Giving priority to water conservation, instructions have been given to ensure the selection and implementation of water conservation works in accordance with the prescribed provisions in the development blocks classified as Over-exploited, Critical, Semi-critical, and Safe. Particular emphasis has been placed on achieving effective results in such development blocks by spending on water conservation works in accordance with the prescribed provisions.
The Deputy Chief Minister has also directed to give special priority to works related to the Livelihood Mission, which are permitted under the Vikasit Bharat-Ji Ram Ji Yojana, so that sustainable livelihood opportunities can be developed in rural areas along with employment generation.
The instructions also state that before starting the works selected under the Special Employment Week, their videography and photography must be done. Drone videography and photography will also be conducted at work sites, enabling a comparative assessment of the status of work from commencement to completion, and authentically demonstrating the impact of asset construction and work.
Instructions have been given to ensure timely issuance of e-muster rolls in accordance with labour demand and to ensure the actual employment of maximum eligible workers. Chief Development Officers have been directed to make special arrangements at the district level for the effective implementation and intensive monitoring of the Special Employment Week. Under this, the responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner of Labour and Employment and officials from other related departments will be defined. Designated officers will regularly inspect Gram Panchayats to ensure that eligible workers are receiving employment at work sites as per the rules and that all prescribed instructions are being followed.
Deputy Chief Minister has given clear instructions that the Special Employment Week should be organised with utmost seriousness and an effective action plan.
Strict compliance of the government's instructions should be ensured by giving top priority to 100 per cent achievement of the set targets of employment generation, water conservation in rural areas, construction of durable assets and livelihood enhancement. UNI MBD NST
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