Chief Minister Raman Singh seems to have found great delight in becoming a doctor once again; albeit for a while during one of his surprise visits to Pahriya village about 17 kms from the district headquarters on Monday.
The Chief Minister as it is known is also an Ayurvedic doctor. During his surprise visits to various villages under lok Suraaj Abhiyan, Singh held a Chaupal under shade of a tree in the village. In the Chaupal, people keenly observed him in both the avatars of a doctor as well as a teacher.
Singh interacted with school children during the Chaupal and asked them about Mid-day meal arrangements in their school. like a teacher, he asked the children to recite numbers and tables. The Chief Minister wished for the bright future of these children.
He directed the teachers to pay special attention on improving quality of education imparted in the school. Singh advised children to wash their hands properly before having meals. As an experienced doctor, the Chief Minister discussed about children’s health with their parents.
He suggested that every family should be aware and concerned about their children’s health. Singh emphasised on the need of vaccination for pregnant ladies and newly-born in Aanganbadi centres. The Chief Minister told the parents and guardians that State Government has made all the arrangements for Mid-day meal in schools and nutritious meals in Anganbadi centers, so that children may have proper food intake. Under Chirayu Yojana, mobile medical vans are sent to schools for medical check-up of children there.
In the Chaupal, Singh asked the villagers about progress of various schemes in their village. He also redressed many of the people’s grievances on the spot. Meanwhile, Singh asserted on the importance of education girls and informed people about Noni-Suraksha Yojana. Singh announced approval of Rs20 lakh for Sthal-Jal Praday Yojana and Gaurav Path construction, Rs3 lakh for Bus Stop and public toilet construction, Rs10 lakh for opening Skill Development Centre and construction of shade for devotees of the local temple.
Chief Minister also gave immediate approval of Rs3 lakh to construction near Bandhua pond in the village. He also announced construction of Community Hall in Govabandhpara village. Panchayat and Rural Development Department’s Additional Chief Secretary MK Raut and Chief Minister’s Joint Secretary Rajat Kumar were also present during the visit.