What are the functions of SQMs?

1.	What are the functions of SQMs?
Answer» The major functions of State Quality Monitors are: Prepare a visit plan, based on the list of works/ sites finalised by Director (QM), required to be visited by the SQM Visit the site for inspection on the appointed date. Prepare visit report work-wise, the framework/chapter-plan/core tables and format for which would be made available by Director (QM). This report should include immediate counter measures required to be taken to rectify/ correct deficiencies identified as a result of the inspection. At the end of every three months period, a consolidated report for the district shall be prepared by the SQM and submitted to State Government through Director (QM).This report will also contain a deployment strategy for the suggested measures. A summary of the report shall also be made by the SQM bringing out the Action Points. The Director (QM) shall take corrective measures through the DPC and shall publish the SQM-wise list of works visited and Action Points emerging on the NREGA website. The Director (QM) shall monitor the corrective action and shall upload the action taken status quarterly till such time that action is complete. Action taken by the State Government on the reports and suggestions of SQMs will be reviewed by the SEGC and will also be a part of the agenda item for discussion for labour budget.

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The major functions of State Quality Monitors are:

Prepare a visit plan, based on the list of works/ sites finalised by Director (QM), required to be visited by the SQM
Visit the site for inspection on the appointed date.
Prepare visit report work-wise, the framework/chapter-plan/core tables and format for which would be made available by Director (QM). This report should include immediate counter measures required to be taken to rectify/ correct deficiencies identified as a result of the inspection.
At the end of every three months period, a consolidated report for the district shall be prepared by the SQM and submitted to State Government through Director (QM).This report will also contain a deployment strategy for the suggested measures. A summary of the report shall also be made by the SQM bringing out the Action Points.
The Director (QM) shall take corrective measures through the DPC and shall publish the SQM-wise list of works visited and Action Points emerging on the NREGA website.
The Director (QM) shall monitor the corrective action and shall upload the action taken status quarterly till such time that action is complete.
Action taken by the State Government on the reports and suggestions of SQMs will be reviewed by the SEGC and will also be a part of the agenda item for discussion for labour budget.

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