Chief Minister Hemant Soren today held marathon review meetings of various departments at the project building secretariat. The CM took stock of undergoing works under various schemes and directed officials of different departments to complete the projects on time. Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and senior officials of all departments attended the meetings.
During the review of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative department the CM instructed to complete the updated data of farmers for PM Kisan Nidhi Yojana by 30 September. He further asked to use all related machinery for e-KYC (Biometric) of farmers so that there is no hindrance in the assistance amount to the farmers.
Officials informed that Crop coverage has been done in 13 lakh hectares so far in about 28 lakh hectares of cultivable land in the State. Instructions were given to prepare alternative mechanisms related to agriculture on the fields on which crops could not be planted due to less rain. So far, applications of 17 lakh farmers have been received under the Jharkhand State Crop Relief Scheme.
Under the Chief Minister Pashudhan Vikas Yojana, women beneficiaries will now get up to 70 per cent grant. Under special circumstances, up to 90 per cent grant will be given to widow or disabled women beneficiaries. The CM said that with the Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Yojana, such animals should be given to the beneficiaries, which are associated with their tradition. Better results will come from this initiative.
In order to make maximum use of the cold stores being built in different capacities in all the districts of the state, its complete mapping should be done. There should be a system of storage of seasonal fruits along with grains and the demarcation of the land should also be done.
During the review of the Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department, the CM inquired about the progress of paddy procurement, distribution of 5 lakh new ration cards under Jharkhand State Food Security Scheme, ration card Aadhaar seeding, PTG Postman Scheme and warehouse construction scheme. On this occasion, he was informed by the department that the target of producing 8 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this year is set in the event of less rain and drought.
The CM gave a directive to ensure availability of land for construction of one thousand metric tonnes capacity godown by October this year. This instruction has been given to those districts, by which land has not been provided for the construction of godowns. He also directed to lift 100 per cent food grains by October 30 this year and ensure its distribution.
While reviewing the works of Drinking Water and Sanitation Department it was informed to the CM that under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the state, drinking water supply through taps is to be ensured to 61 lakh households by the year 2024. Under this, drinking water is being supplied through taps to 14 lakh households so far. At the same time, the process of approving the plan to provide tap connections to 9 lakh houses is in the final stage.
The CM instructed under Har Ghar Jal Yojana to complete the certification process in 15 days by the Gram Sabha. The process of providing funds from Jal Jeevan Mission and Panchayati Raj system for giving honorarium to Jal Sahiya is almost complete. Necessary instructions were given to all DCs for Jal Sahiya to get honorarium on time.
In the Energy Department review the CM directed to provide 60 to 100 acres of land at one place to DCs of all districts so that 20 MW solar power plant can be set up. He asked officials to ensure wide publicity of the scheme of giving 5 units of electricity free of cost by the government for planting a tree.
From which feeder in the state, how much electricity is being sold and how much revenue is coming, it should be assessed. Keep more number of certificate officers for the disposal of electricity bill related matters and execute the cases related to more defaulters on priority basis.
During the Mining Department review it was said that the settlement of sand ghats to be done from October 15. In this regard, the DCs of all the districts should take concrete steps towards completing the necessary procedures.
Steps should be taken to make coal blocks operational. For this, the DCs of the respective districts should hold regular meetings with the concerned departments to resolve the problems faced in this direction.