National SC and ST Commission Chairman Nand Kumar Sai reviewed issues of health, education and employment relating to SC and ST communities here on Monday.
He too reviewed issues relating to land acquisition and compensation at the meeting held at the District Mineral Fund office premises.
Sai advised the officers to be more careful and sincere for the social, financial and educational development of SC and ST communities in the district. He also stressed upon constant reviews by officials as to whether land acquisition is being done as per law.
He advised officials to as industries to resolve pollution issues, undertake plantation and make drinking water arrangements.
Sai said the issues of scheduled Laikera and Kirmira blocks and formation of ITDA would be examined at higher levels. The district administration was directed to expedite skill development programme for SC and ST students in the district. District Collector Saroj Kumar Samal apprised the commission about ongoing skill development projects on behalf of the MCL and Tata Refractories. He was also informed that land acquisition and compensation work are going on as per law.
Among others, Sai’s Private Secretary Rabindra Kumar Jaiswal, SP Aswini Kumar Mohanty, DRDA PD Tapiram Majhi, Sub-Collector Siba Toppo, Deputy Collector Alomani Sethi and District Social Welfare Officer Biswadarsi Sahoo were present.