Archive · 25 Jul 2026
CAG Report Highlights Rurban Mission Implementation Flaws in Bhopal
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that the Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Rurban Mission in Bhopal had significant problems.
The mission, which aimed to develop rural areas, was discontinued in 2022, but nearly half of the planned works were not completed.
The government did not properly plan or execute the projects, leading to issues like lack of piped water and smart classrooms.
The mission also did not generate enough income or improve economic growth as intended.
The audit showed that the government relied heavily on external funds and did not use its own funds effectively.
Overall, the mission did not achieve its goals due to poor planning and weak execution.
48% of sanctioned works remained incomplete two years after the mission's discontinuation.
Infrastructure projects were executed without proper spatial mapping, undermining planned development.
Integrated development of agriculture and allied sectors was not ensured, limiting income generation.
Objectives of providing piped water and smart classrooms were not fully achieved.
86.86% of expenditure was met through convergence, showing limited utilization of CGF funds.
- Who
- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
- What
- Audit of the Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Rurban Mission
- When
- Mission discontinued on March 31, 2022
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To assess the implementation and outcomes of the mission
Government Perspective
Audit Findings
Project Completion
Government Perspective
The government claims to have made efforts to complete sanctioned works post-discontinuation.
Audit Findings
48% of works remained incomplete or uninitiated two years after discontinuation.
Fund Utilization
Government Perspective
The government executed various infrastructure projects under the mission.
Audit Findings
86.86% of expenditure was met through convergence, showing limited utilization of CGF funds.
- Mission Name
- Shyama Prasad Mukerjee Rurban Mission
- Launch Date
- February 2016
- Discontinuation Date
- March 31, 2022
- Incomplete Works
- 48%
- Fund Utilization
- 86.86% through convergence, 13.14% through CGF
- Number of Clusters
- 19
- Number of Gram Panchayats
- 167