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Haryana govt releases over Rs 2 cr on AWCs construction

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh

These AWCs included two each in Gurgaon and Yamuna Nagar, three each in Panipat, Sonepat, Rewari, Ambala, Fatehabad, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad and Kaithal districts, an official spokespersosn said here today.

She said Rs. 8.50 lakh would be spent on completion of each AWC building with all prescribed specifications and works including two ceiling fans, water tank, electricity and water connections and electricity installation charges.

The construction work of AWCs would be strictly executed by the XEN Panchayati Raj, Department and completed by June 30, 2013 under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioners who have been appointed as Nodal Officers for the scheme.

 

In case of delay in completion of buildings, the Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Service Scheme (ICDS) would be equally responsible, the spokesperson said.

They would ensure that all the prescribed items were included in the construction work and proper site for construction purpose was provided.

She said the construction of AWCs is to be done on the school premises or other Panchayat land in the villages.

For this purpose, between 200 and 250 sq yards of land would be earmarked for the purpose on the school premises under the concurrence or knowledge of Panchayat and if there is any problem in this regard, concerned Additional Deputy Commissioner would get it resolved in his capacity as the Nodal Officer.

She said that separate account for the funds under the scheme would be maintained or opened in the commercial bank.

  

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First Published: Jan 04 2013 | 12:00 AM IST

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