During ‘Parakh’ video-conferencing here on Thursday, Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa has directed all commissioners and collectors to ensure completion of construction of toilets in schools positively by June 30.
He also directed to hand over sanitation arrangements of school toilets to local committees. During video-conferencing, it was directed to ensure proper implementation of Atal Ashray Yojana, pending cases of public grievance redressal, digitization of Bandobast records and rehabilitation of bonded labourers in districts and scientific and effective methods in crop cutting experiments.
The Chief Secretary informed that the state government has assured Central government to complete construction of toilets of all schools in the state under Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan before commencement of new academic session from July 1. Keeping it in view, this work should be done on priority. School Education Department has directed collectors to give sanction for construction of toilets by February 28.
It was informed that the state has 1.21 lakh schools. By 15, 2014, as many as 25,817 new toilets are to be constructed and 23,359 re-constructed or renovated. Directives have been given to them for necessary action for obtaining Rs 1.50 crore from MPs Fund and Rs 30 lakh from MlAs Fund for this. The Chief Secretary said that apart from Krishi Upaj Mandis, data should also be collected from other sources to assess actual situation of crop production. During discussions on digitization of Bandobast records, it was informed that this process should be completed by February end in the districts where offices have not been made available at tehsil level. Commissioner land Records informed about making available digital signature facility for khasra-khatauni.
The Chief Secretary directed for immediate process to reserve land in every district for Atal Ashray Yojana. It was informed that 5 lakh houses have been constructed for the poor in the state. Commissioners and collectors were asked to reserve land under the scheme by March 15. Discussions were also held on pending cases of public complaints redressal.
The Chief Secretary directed for its regular monitoring.
Information was also sought from districts regarding rehabilitation of bonded labourers. Collectors were directed to ensure regular monitoring of Samagra Portal and remove duplications. Information about pension distribution under various schemes was also sought.