Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed that to take only those flood control programmes which would have larger impact. He also asked to first complete the on-going projects before making unnecessary expenditure on new projects.
“All those flood control projects which had more impact on the society and could check floods in the larger areas should be taken on priority”, asserted Yogi, to the officers. Addressing a meeting of the Permanent Committee of the Flood Control Authority held here after a gap of 21-years, Yogi said that the government should not be put extra burden by introducing new projects and the emphasis must be on to finish the on-going projects. He said that all flood control projects should be completed by June 15 this year before the on-set of monsoons.
Yogi warned that in case of floods, the concerning engineers of that area will face the music so officers must pulled up their socks and ensure proper implementation of flood control exercise. He said that so far 189 projects were still lying incomplete but still the Department proposed 107 new projects. He also assured that State government will ensure no shortage of funds for important flood control projects.
Yogi claimed that due to lethargic approach of government officials, mafias entered into projects and took long time resulting not just rise in completion cost but a compromise has been also made on quality control. He said that such practices should be checked otherwise the officers will face music. Yogi also showed his concern over poor quality of maintenance of dams and river banks despite of huge expenditure on their repairs. He also highlighted flood dangers to 23 districts of the State and asked the officers to gear up and complete the projects. He also asked to form technical team which would inspect the on-going projects and submit it’s findings so necessary action can be taken against the government officials.
Meanwhile, Yogi also directed officials to set up yoga wellness centers in 40 districts of the state in the current financial year. The chief minister has also asked officials to take permission from the central government for setting up wellness centers in 35 other districts, an official spokesman said
while briefing on the presentation of the AYUSH department here on Friday night.
The 40 yoga wellness centers will be set up in 23 ayurvedic, 7 Unani and 12 homeopathic hospitals of the state this financial year, the spokesman said.
In his directives for the International Day of Yoga falling on June 21, the chief minister has said all necessary arrangements should be ensured well within time for the joint yoga display by 51,000 participants in lucknow. Yogi said the new hospital building, administrative building and women’s hostel of the Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Varanasi be made fit for public use in the coming 100 days, the spokesman said.
During the presentation of the medical and health department, the chief minister called for ensuring proper treatment facilities even at village level. “It is among the top priorities of the state government that good and effective medical facilities reach all the people in the state,” he said, adding that a positive change needs to be seen in the medical and health services. Stressing on the need for adequate medicines and number of doctors, he urged for taking steps for effective check and treatment of vector-borne diseases. He also stressed on timely detection of dengue, Japanese and acute encephalitis, chikungunya and creating public awareness against these diseases, the spokesman said, adding that hygiene and availability of potable water could save people from these diseases.
Taking a serious note of adulteration in food items, Yogi, during the presentation of the food security department also on Friday night asked officials to launch a special drive to check anti-social elements indulging in food adulteration. Expressing dissatisfaction over UP having only six labs
to test some 18,000 food samples every year, the chief minister asked for setting up labs in all 75 districts in the state. The chief minister also asked for mobile food testing labs to check milk samples and directed officials to create awareness among people in this regard besides encouraging food retailers to set up checking equipment in their shops, he added.
In the last meeting with the officials of the family welfare department on Friday night, Yogi has asked the state officials to prepare an action plan to reduce the infant, child and maternal mortality rate in the state. He also stressed on taking steps to check female feticide. He also stressed on the need to ensure that children get better nutrition. The chief minister also made it clear to the officers that laxity in the implementation of schemes meant for the welfare of women and children will not be tolerated, an official spokesman said. Besides emphasising on the immunisation programme for children, the Chief Minister asked for taking firm action under the rules to check female feticide for maintaining gender ratio in society.