DISHA meeting held in Kollam
The DISHA committee in Kollam has called for technical adjustments to the NMMS app to assist rural workers with attendance marking. The meeting also confirmed the release of significant wage arrears and announced new healthcare infrastructure projects under the National Health Mission.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of digital governance and rural welfare, showing how administrative hurdles impact the delivery of central employment schemes.
N.K. Premachandran, MP, has called for an end to the operational hurdles faced by Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-GRAM G) workers due to geofencing and geotagging systems.
Speaking at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) review meeting for Central schemes, he urged authorities to reduce the designated area boundaries for marking attendance through the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app, ensuring smooth and hassle-free operation for labourers. Following the discussion, the DISHA panel unanimously passed a resolution directing both the Central and State governments to implement these changes immediately.
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