Govt forms 'Disha' for timely implementation of Central Schemes

The Centre has announced the formation of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, DDCMC to be named Disha for effective development and coordination of Central Government's programme. Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation Narendra Singh Tomar made a suo-motu statement on this in the Lok Sabha. He said, Disha will monitor the implementation of 28 schemes and programmes of Ministry of Rural Development and other Ministries to promote



synergy and convergence for greater impact. 

The main purpose of the committee is to coordinate with Central and State and local Panchayat Governments. Efforts will be made to ensure the participation of people’s representative at all levels and successful implementation of flagship programme of central government. Instruction has been issued to hold the first meeting of DISHA on 13th of next month. The meeting of the committee once in every Quarter has been made mandatory.