Government Schemes

Major development schemes implemented in Patharkhmah Civil Sub-Division

1. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
  • Objective: Provide 55 litres of potable water per person per day to rural households.
  • Status: Active / completed in many clusters.
  • The Sub-Divisional PHE laboratory at Patharkhmah monitors water quality for FHTCs.
2. Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
  • Financial assistance of ₹1.30 lakh per house to eligible rural households.
  • Jirang Block prioritized for replacement of kutcha houses with pucca houses.
3. Community-Led Landscape Management Project (CLLMP)
  • Focus on conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
  • Formation of Village Natural Resource Management Committees (VNRMCs).
  • Restoration of degraded land and improvement of irrigation facilities.
4. FOCUS / FOCUS+
  • Support to Farmer Producer Groups and Self-Help Groups.
  • 149 FPGs received FOCUS+ funds worth ₹1.48 lakh.
  • 12 SHGs received bank loans totaling ₹14 lakh.
5. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
  • Ensures 100 days of wage employment to rural households.
  • Projects include construction of check dams, footpaths, and rural roads.
6. Health & Wellness Schemes
  • Megha Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS).
  • Ayushman Bharat – PM-JAY providing coverage up to ₹5 lakh.
  • Strengthening of Patharkhmah Community Health Centre.
7. Connectivity & Roads
  • Rehabilitation and improvement of the Umling–Patharkhmah Road.
  • Improved market access and connectivity for farmers and traders.