Lucknow, Oct. 5 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has directed the officials concerned to ensure strict compliance with all directives related to the operation and maintenance of rural haats under the MNREGA scheme.

The Deputy CM said that self-help groups should be given priority in the allocation of rural haats, as this would be an important step towards women's empowerment.

With the aim of strengthening the rural economy and creating employment opportunities, detailed directives have been issued regarding the operation and implementation of rural haats under the MNREGA scheme.

In a letter sent to district magistrates by the Rural Development Department, it has been stated that a joint committee comprising the...