The 34th foundation day of the district was observed as Shankh Mahotsav 2017 at the BS College stadium .
On the occasion a development-cum-poor welfare fair was organised. Minister of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development Dr louis Marandi was the Chief Guest.
Marandi addressing the gathering said, “The Government is devoted for the welfare of the poor and down trodden people of the society. The goal is to take benefits of the schemes to the poorest person of the society. For that it is necessary to make the people aware in a planned way. In the days to come lohardaga would be at the top for development. A new direction can be given to its development by the cooperation pf the people and the efforts made by the administration.”
The DC Binod Kumar said, “The district has been trying to fulfill all norms for development so that the benefits of the plans can reach to the people. The district is also known for its natural beauty. In the continuation of the same effort the rural area Peshrar has been selected to develop as visiting site.”
Before it a motorcycle rally was flagged off that made its way to the lawapani village of Peshrar block. It conveyed a message that the place is not far away now and it may be visited as picnic spot.
A facebook page --Monsoon Peshrar-- was launched by the Minister. It comprises all the natural aspects of Peshrar block. The SP Karthik S described the possibilities of the site through power point presentation.
A photo gallery was also exhibited where pictures of the district were showed. It was inaugurated by the Minister. People got the details of the various Departments through stalls. In this development-cum-poor welfare fair many beneficiaries were given the compensation funds, forest land documents and agricultural instruments were distributed to the women groups.
Plans worth Rs 16 crore were laid along with Rs 405.6 crores assets got distributed. Several banks distributed Rs 539.546 crores as loan. District administration facilitated people for attaining zero drop-out whereas Mukhiyas were given awards for their contribution in cleanliness campaign.