‘LOKPAL’ In SAPAHI PANCHAYT, WEST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR

On 2nd August 2013, Mr. Nagina Prasad, Lokpal, West Champaran District Bihar along with Mr. Goutam Kumar , MNREGA Technical Officer Ramnagar Block visited Ramnagar Block ,West Champaran. They visited Ward No. 6 Sapahi Panchayat of Ramnagar Block. Nearly 85 villagers and ward members Mr. Jata Sankar and Ramiya Devi were present. Mr. Nagina Prasad, Lokpal got introduced to the villagers and explained the purpose of his visit. He come today to Saphi Panchayat to know about the about the MNREGA program and its functioning. Mr.Nagaina Prasad, Lokpal asked the people about the MNREGA Payment made by the Officials.  Then he told the MNREGA Technical Officer to take the name of the beneficiaries who are not paid. He also discussed the problem related to payment, job card & pass book. Many members raised their voice against the corruption in MNREGA Scheme.

Adhikar Project Staff Sr. Nirmala, Mr. Amit with Lokpal

a) Some people complained that they have worked in pond digging but they are not paid so far.

b) Some expressed that they are partially paid; some said their money has been taken by Meth. After that Mr. Nagina Prasad went to the Bakhari Post office and enquired about the payment in MNREGA with regard to partial payment and money withdrawal by meth from the beneficiaries Account. Mr. Nagina asked the MNREGA Technician Officer to clear their pending payments and to help the people in solving the various problems with regard to MNREGA Scheme in collaboration with BDO and other Block officers.

Villagers said that 

”Hammar Jindigi main Pahila bar koi Bada afisar iee gaon main aail baa”