Forest Right pattas were distributed to residents of Gariaband block by MlA of Bindranawagarh Govardhan Manjhi on Saturday.In all 84 residents of 13 Gram Panchayats received pattas for their lands. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Manjhi assured of extending every possible help for the development of region.
He inquired about various problems being faced by residents of area.“We would try to ensure that benefits of various welfare schemes being run by the State government are made available to people living here,” Manjhi said.
Member, Zila Panchayat, lokeshwari Netam who was also present in the programme said that she along with public representatives will leave no stone unturned for carrying out development in the region. In the view of water supply problem faced by residents, lokeshwari Netam demanded to sanction Rs 4.90 lakh for supply of potable water in Kosmi and Ravandigi Gram Panchayats.
President Janpad Panchayat, Chumman Bai Som handed over a list of demands for completing various development works. The demand included construction of culverts, bridge, concrete roads and community hall in various villages of the district. The occasion was marked with presence of large number of villagers.