Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the day is starting with public service and development works on Saturday. It is our resolve that we will leave no stone unturned in raising the standard of living of the people.
Chouhan was reviewing the development activities and law and order situation in the districts for the third consecutive day at 6:30 am. Chouhan reviewed Khandwa and Dindori districts from the residence office on Saturday.
Tourism and Culture and Khandwa district in charge minister Usha Thakur and Higher Education and Dindori in charge minister Mohan Yadav virtually attended the review meeting. Forest Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah attended the meeting from Khandwa. Collector Khandwa Anoop Kumar Singh, Collector Dindori Ratnakar Jha and administrative officers of the districts also virtually joined the review meeting.
Chouhan said that it is my aim that the beneficiaries should get the benefits of development activities and public welfare schemes without delay and corruption. The government employees should stay in touch with the beneficiaries through constant interaction. This helps to identify the difficulties faced in the implementation of the schemes and their redressal becomes easy. Zero tolerance on corruption and complete destruction of criminals and mafia is the top priority of the state government.
The Chief Minister reviewed the drinking water system, Anganwadis and nutrition status, in Khandwa and Dindori district, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Amrit Sarovar, ration distribution, CM Helpline, MGNREGA, ongoing innovations in the districts and activities being undertaken under the ‘Ek Zila- Ek Utpad’ scheme. Chouhan directed to run a campaign to encourage public participation in Anganwadis. He said that he himself would go out on May 24 to collect goods for the Anganwadis with public participation.
The Chief Minister while reviewing Khandwa district, directed that malnutrition should be eliminated by taking it into task and review it every three months. He told to pay attention to the supply of drinking water and electricity in Anganwadis. Encourage the general public in the ‘Adopt an Anganwadi campaign’ and continuously monitor the adopted Anganwadis. Collector Khandwa informed that the powder of munga leaves is being used in anganwadis to remove malnutrition, which has been effective.
Chouhan said that the condition of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) in Khandwa is better. The Chief Minister congratulated the administration on the completion of 94.33 percent housing in the district. Chouhan said that Khandwa district can make a record by completing remaining 6 percent housing work. It was informed in the meeting that the target of Housing Plus is 16 thousand 300, in which 10 thousand houses has been approved. There are technical issues in a few of them, which will be resolved soon.
The Chief Minister said that the list of beneficiaries selected under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana should be displayed at the panchayat level. Also, letters should be sent to the beneficiaries on behalf of the Chief Minister. Complaints of getting name added in the scheme or taking money for release of installment will not be tolerated, such complaints should be acted upon immediately.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that 42.9 percent houses have been completed under the Urban Housing Scheme, so their works should be speeded up. The works related to MNREGA were also reviewed by the Chief Minister.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan, while reviewing the drinking water situation in Khandwa, directed to change the pipeline from Charkhed to Khandwa. It was informed in the meeting that the Revenue, Police, Municipal Corporation is working as a team for the supply of drinking water. Responsibilities have been entrusted to the officers for constant communication with the general public regarding the status of drinking water. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan directed that immediate alternative arrangements should be made in places facing water crisis. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan expressed displeasure over the delay in distribution of ration. Redressal of complaints related to irregularities in electricity supply and electricity bill was also discussed in the meeting.