{"id":4355,"date":"2025-10-29T18:11:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/?p=4355"},"modified":"2025-10-29T18:11:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:11:25","slug":"assembly-proceedings-cm-announces-a-slew-of-reforms-in-constituency-development-fund-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiaspeaks.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/assembly-proceedings-cm-announces-a-slew-of-reforms-in-constituency-development-fund-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Assembly Proceedings | CM announces a slew of reforms in Constituency Development Fund Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today announced a series of significant reforms in the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme aimed at making it more flexible, transparent and responsive to local development needs in the constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking during the Zero Hour of the ongoing Autumn Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government has intended to align the CDF guidelines with the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) to ensure uniformity and enable MLAs to undertake a wider range of developmental works in their constituencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe alignment with MPLADS will allow our Hon\u2019ble Members to execute projects that bring tangible benefits to the people\u2014just as MPs are able to do under their scheme,\u201d the Chief Minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the revised guidelines, several key reforms have been introduced. The ceiling of \u20b950 lakh earlier imposed on power development works has been withdrawn, allowing MLAs to recommend projects in this sector without any upper limit. Similarly, the \u20b910 lakh cap on installation of solar energy light systems has been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Public Health Engineering (PHE) sector, the purchase of mobile water tankers and provision of individual household connections have been made permissible. The new provisions also allow purchase of school vans and buses (both four and three wheelers), and under the health sector, MLAs can now recommend procurement of wheelchairs, tricycles, electric scooties and similar assistive devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing the hardship faced by families affected by natural calamities, the Chief Minister announced a one-time relaxation permitting utilization of up to \u20b950 lakh from CDF for the construction and repair of houses for calamity-affected families during the current and next financial year (2025\u201326 and 2026\u201327).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In another major reform, the earlier clause requiring MLAs to utilize at least 80% of funds in a financial year\u2014failing which next year\u2019s release was withheld\u2014has been deleted to enhance operational flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Minister said the revised guidelines will align the CDF Scheme more closely with the MPLAD funds model while retaining certain permissible activities unique to the CDF that cater to local exigencies and social welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that activities such as construction of temporary shelter sheds for people affected by natural calamities like earthquakes, floods, and droughts will continue to be permissible under the CDF. Similarly, financial assistance to old age homes, orphanages, and shelters for purchasing essential items like bedding, utensils, books, and uniforms\u2014subject to a ceiling of \u20b93 lakh\u2014will also remain part of the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief Minister added that youth clubs and sports organizations will be eligible for grants up to \u20b93 lakh for purchasing sports equipment through government-recognized agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further said that MLAs from non-affected areas can recommend works or contribute funds up to \u20b910 lakh in areas hit by natural calamities such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes, or droughts, either through the concerned Deputy Commissioners or to the Chief Minister\u2019s Relief Fund with specific stipulations for use in the affected regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The revised guidelines will also allow channeling up to \u20b920 lakh under the CDF for the upgradation of houses belonging to tribal and BPL families. This assistance will be provided on a rolling basis, aligned with the provisions of PMAY, and governed by stringent verification and scrutiny norms to ensure transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese changes are intended to make the CDF scheme more inclusive, responsive and development-oriented, ensuring that our MLAs are empowered to directly address the needs of their people,\u201d Omar Abdullah added.<\/p>\n

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