Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that his top priority is that common man’s work should be hassle-free. Common people should feel that this is their own Government. like Chief Minister, officers should also not consider themselves as rulers, but public servants.
Chouhan said Jan Sunwai should not remain a mere formality and people’s problems should be redressed in effect. Administration should pay attention to employees’ facilities but at the same time adopt attitude of zero tolerance against corruption. Every district should become an example of good governance. Collectors should chalk out development plan and one-year action plan for their respective districts. Their work will be assessed on this basis. Chief Minister Chouhan was addressing Collectors-Commissioners Conference here on Thursday.
Chouhan said that entire 7.50 crore people of Madhya Pradesh are my near and dear ones. There is no separate friend or relative. Officers should not commit any irregularity under pressure of anyone. Those committing irregularity deliberately and not completing work in time should be ready to face consequences.
Chouhan directed that collectors should ensure effective implementation of public welfare schemes in their districts, live up to people’s expectations and contribute in better development of the state. Programmes like Jan Sunwai should not remain a mere formality and people’s problems should be redressed in effect through it. He asked the officers to respect all and give them a patient hearing. They should live up to their expectations and work towards improving common people’s lives. Simplify procedures, use modern techniques and extend facilities to common people speedily. Make delivery of public services more effective. Collectors should act like CEOs of districts. In the state, there is policy of zero tolerance against corruption. Collectors should keep keen eye and act immediately when a complaint is received. Contribute in development of state in the right earnest, bring out happiness in people’s lives and make their lives meaningful. He asked them to complete every work within time-limit and cooperate in fulfilling promises made in Vision 2018 and Jansankalp.
In the first session of the conference, a presentation was made on scheme for construction 15 lakh houses in 5 years for the poor. According to it, 10 lakh houses for the poor will be constructed in the rural areas and 5 lakh in the urban areas. The houses will be constructed under Indira Aawas Yojana, Indira Homestead Aawas Yojana, Indira Aawas Vananidhikar Yojana, Antyodaya Aawas Yojana and Mukhymantri Aawas Mission. In the urban areas, urban bodies will construct 1.50 lakh houses, Development Authorities and Housing Board one lakh each and private builders will construct 2.50 lakh houses. Chouhan said that immediate assistance for houses should be provided to the people whose houses have been damaged by recent floods.
The Chief Minister said no village should be left unconnected with roads. The village not covered under any other scheme should be connected under Mukhyamantri Gram Sadak Yojana. A presentation was given on Khet-Sadak Yojana at the conference according to which panchayats will construct roads in villages, habitats and clusters of agriculture fields. Minimum two roads will be constructed in every panchayat. Attention will be paid to quality of roads. Chouhan said these roads will be handy in agricultural work and facilitate farmers to transport crops.