Training, accountability key to effective rural development: HIRD Director Dr Chauhan
Effective implementation of rural development schemes depends on officials’ competence, transparency and accountability, Haryana Institute of Rural Development (HIRD) director Dr Virender Singh Chauhan said at the conclusion of a two-day capacity-building programme in Nilokheri.
Girish Saini
Oct 18, 2026 08:41
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Nilokheri, October 18, 2026: Effective implementation of rural development schemes depends on officials’ competence, transparency and accountability, Haryana Institute of Rural Development (HIRD) director Dr Virender Singh Chauhan said at the conclusion of a two-day capacity-building programme in Nilokheri.
The training programme focused on the effective implementation of works sanctioned under VB-G Ram G.
Dr Chauhan said regular training helps officials improve planning, maintain quality standards and complete development works within stipulated timelines. He urged participants to apply the knowledge gained during the programme to ensure that government schemes deliver tangible benefits to eligible rural residents.
Emphasising the importance of accountability and proper utilisation of resources, he said rural development goes beyond sanctioning projects to ensuring their timely execution and compliance with prescribed standards. He also urged participants to prioritise Hindi in their daily official work and take a pledge to work in their mother tongue.
Ramesh Sakhivel, associate professor at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Hyderabad, stressed the need for technical knowledge and a clear understanding of procedures to execute sanctioned works effectively.
Training coordinator Kamaldeep Sangwan, said the programme covered key aspects of planning, implementation and quality assurance. Tarandeep Kaur from the Haryana Rural Development Department also highlighted the importance of procedural knowledge in improving implementation.
Sonia, additional block programme officer, junior engineer Dilawar Singh and other participants attended the programme.
