Aijaz Rasheed

Shopian, May 01 (KNS): Rural Development Department Shopian have recently resumed works including de-silting of major irrigation canals and Khuls.
The labourers should follow the protocols put in place in view of the COVID-19 like maintaining social distancing and wearing face masks.
Focus on Irrigation and Water Conservation Works, Construction of Ponds, Wells, Horticulture and other related activities.
Start the works of the district as per demand of wage seekers for areas outside the demarcated containment zones. However, if any new area is included in the category of containment zones, then MGNREGA activities allowed in that area will be immediately suspended.
Ensure allocation of works in such a way that social distancing could be maintained at the work sites. During the allotment of works, it shall be ensured that the on-going and incomplete works should be completed first.
The farmers expressed their gratitude to the District Administration for resuming MGNREGA works especially de-silting of important Canals and khuls in view of approaching Horticulture and Agricultural season. To follow the government instructions regarding safety in wake of Covid-19 pandemic, while undertaking farming activities.(KNS)