Govt Withholds Salaries of 18 BDOs Over Poor e-KYC Progress Under MGNREGA
Srinagar, Nov 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has withheld the salaries of 18 Block Development Officers (BDOs) for poor performance in completing the e-KYC process of Mahatma Gandhi NREGA workers, terming it a serious administrative lapse.
The decision follows a review meeting held on November 2, 2025, chaired by the Secretary to the Government, which found that several blocks had performed well below the Union Territory’s average of 49.68 percent. Officials described the lack of progress as “dereliction of duty” by the concerned officers.
According to the order, BDOs from Kupwara, Trehgam, Rajwara, Herri Qadriabad, Panthal, Kalaroose, Harwan, Sogam, Mawar Qalamabad, Kralpora, Ramhal, Magam, Nadihal, Khonmoh, Reddi Chowkibal, Qaziabad, Srinagar, and Thakrakote have been barred from drawing their salaries for October 2025. Their November salaries will also remain withheld until e-KYC targets are achieved in full.
The move highlights the Government’s emphasis on accountability and the timely completion of digital verification under the MGNREGA scheme across all districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
