Newly-elected Jeypore MlA Tara Prasad Bahinipati reviewed the implementation of various welfare programmes in various parts of the Jeypore Municipality and the block. He stressed on timely completion of projects and quality maintenance of the works.
Expressing concern over irregularities in distribution of items under the Public Distribution System (PDS), Bahinipati directed the officials concerned to bring transparency in the system and not to be biased with any political leaders or workers.
He also raised issues like poor road connectivity and asked the Block Development Officer to initiate steps for improving condition of roads in rural areas. He drew the attention of the Child Development Project Officer to the supply of substandard Chhatua in Anganwadi Centres and asked her to look into the matter.
Bahinipati also raised issues relating to the irregularities in allotment of Indira Awas Yojana houses and distribution of allowances under the old age pension scheme.
The MlA also said the Panchayat Executive Officers (PEOs) would be held responsible if any irregularities in allotment of IAY houses are found.
Bahinipati advised the block administration to stop the practice of inviting separate tenders for undertaking projects with estimated cost of Rs2.3 lakh. He rather suggested the BDO to invite a single tender for such projects.
Bahinipati while reviewing the works of the municipality expressed concern over the sanitation system and poor quality raod works. He asked the Municipal Council to move a resolution against collection of fees from the poor rural vendors who come to Jeypore for selling their vegetables, green leaves, charcoal, etc. as this is a burden to the small vendors. He also wanted stopping of collection of taxes on bicycles.