Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa sought information from Commissioners and Collectors about the situation of rainfall, distribution of scholarships, kharif sowing operations and other important issues at Parakh video-conferencing here on Thursday and gave necessary directives.
It was informed that 1,174 houses have been damaged and 35 people lost their lives due to excessive rainfall and floods in the State so far. The Chief Secretary sought division-wise situation and directed to ensure necessary flood relief and rescue works in marooned villages.
Rainfall and necessary precautions:
The Chief Secretary was informed that 100 per cent rainfall has been registered in 10 districts including Guna, Morena, Raisen, Chhindwara, Panna, Indore, Dewas, Neemuch, Satna and Singrauli. The Principal Secretary, Revenue, informed that flood control rooms have been set up in all districts. Precautionary measures have been ensured in 32 flood-prone districts. Rescue teams have been directed to ramain on stand by. The Chief Secretary was informed that traffic and normal life has been disrupted in Guna district due to damage to a culvert on the national highway.
In Sagar district, seven villages have been marooned and people from there have been shifted to safer places. Situation is normal now. Situation in Narmadapuram division is also under control. Necessary precautions were taken before release of water from Bargi dam. Necessary arrangements were made as per the checklist of Revenue Department.
It was informed that 90 per cent less sowing operations have been made in Chambal, Gwalior and Narmadapuram divisions. Urea and other fertilisers are being made available in adequate quantity in all districts. The Chief Secretary directed the Agriculture Department to review the situation.
It was informed during Parakh that process to withdraw old cases has been undertaken in 42 districts. The Principal Secretary Home informed that 5,309 worthy of withdrawal cases have been identified. Of which, about 1,520 cases have been withdrawn. The Chief Secretary directed for regular review.
The Chief Secretary congratulated Commissioners of Jabalpur and Indore divisions to ensure timely distribution of scholarships. The Chief Secretary sought division-wise information and directed to ensure payment to students by the end of current month.
Three months ago, the Chief Secretary had directed all Commissioners and Collectors to undertake surprise inspections of Government office, hospitals, schools and anganwadi centres during Parakh. In Thursday’s video-conferencing, its division-wise information was sought.
Enquiry has been instituted against 179 officers in Indore division. Two tahsildars have been suspended for negligence in Sagar division. Similarly, Chambal division Commissioner has directed to withhold increment of one Janpad CEO and departmental enquiry against a tahsildar.