Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday called upon people to take up skill based projects to address the issues of unemployment, migration and poverty in the State.
laying the foundation stone of much awaited ‘Urban Haat’ conceptualized on the verge of Delhi Haat and Hyderabad Shilp Gram behind Kanke Dam, Das said, “The government is working for the upliftment of deprived people by initiating such projects which will curb the problem of migration and poverty.
After the completion of this ambitious project, artisans from across the State will get a platform to showcase their skills and can directly sell their products to customers. It is one organized destination for all products.”
Das further added, “If the project is completed before the stipulated time, all the personnel involved with the ambitious project will be felicitated. The place can become a hub for all ‘desi’ and organic stuffs, if a planned marketing strategy is adopted accordingly.”
Blaming his predecessors for not leading the State in the path of development, Das, said, “The State is gripped with poverty since 2000. No plan so far has been considered to eradicate poverty. The main motto of State government at present is to address the issue of poverty and provide benefits to the downtrodden. However, in all the government initiatives, public support is mandatory.”
Urban Development Minister CP Singh, Urban Development Secretary Arun Kumar Singh, Municipal Commissioner Prashant Kumar, Mayor Asha lakra, Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijaywargia, Ward Councillor Sunita Tirkey were also present on the occasion.
Maintaining that local issues will be sorted out on priority basis before transforming the area, the CM said that a provision of deep bore well, Shulabh Sauchalaya, including community centre facilities will be initiated for the people residing in Gonda area to address the need.
He said that a small bridge will be constructed at Patragaon linking the village dwellers to the other areas of the urban vicinity. “Officials of the Civic Body have been instructed to inspect the area and start the work soon,” he added.
The Urban Development, Secretary, on the occasion, talked about major initiatives having taken in urban planning, including flyovers, Birsa Munda Park, Shaheed Park, Argora Park etc and to develop the capital city in organized clusters. “DPR for a few projects has already been completed,” he said.
The Urban haat project is being developed at an investment of Rs 28 crore and covers four acres area. As many as 72 stalls, each covering 100 sq. ft, four food courts spread over 400 sq. ft each including dormitories for accommodating 88 people for approximately 15 days, the Urban Haat will also have a seminar hall, exhibition dome and Banquet foyer for 500 people.