Emphasising on timely completion of 100-per cent rural electrification in the State, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said he would review the progress every month.
Patnaik, who chaired a review meeting on rural electrification, directed the concerned officials to complete the undergoing projects within the stipulated time.
Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi submitted a detailed report on his Kandhamal district visit to the Chief Minister. The report mainly focused on the status of rural electrification, teachers’ training, healthcare, rural drinking water, roads, rural housing, minor irrigation, National Food Security Act implementation and bank facility in the district.
Patnaik directed officials to speed up installation of high power transformers at Balliguda and G Udaygiri and asked the officials for massive immunisation to check maternal and infant mortality rates. He further directed the Health Department to take measures for effective treatment of thalassemia, which is rampant among women in Kandhamal district.
It was revealed at the meeting that 130 out of 152 gram panchayats in Kandhamal district have no banks. The CM said he would draw the attention of the Union Finance Minister in this regard.