Chief Minister Raghubar Das today laid foundation stone of Rs 490 crore road projects and dedicated them to people in a big ceremony organized at Sisai Block of Gumla distrcit. He said that bridges not only minimize distances but reflect the development of the state also. He said that the farmers can take their produce directly to the market through better roads, which will eventually minimise the role of middlemen.
Reassuring confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikash,’ Das said that he has asked the deviated youths to come in the mainstream as the government is ready to think over their condition generously and rehabilitate them.
Warning the miscreants he said that the law will deal with them strictly. He underlined the importance of women empowerment and said that the state government is running many projects like ‘Pahle Padhai, Phir Bidayee’ in the line of ‘Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao’ scheme run by the Union government. He said that some under-age girls refused to marry and presented precedence before everyone to pursue their studies.
Expressing his concern about water scarcity, the CM said that the government has made a prudent plan to sort out water scarcity. The rain water will be collected and used as per requirement. Ponds and dovas are being made and existing water resources are being rejuvenated.
Stressing on the concept of development, the CM said that the state can develop only with the combined efforts of administration, govt. and people. He said that the govt. only assists. Development is brought about by people. He said that widows of all sections of society will be given pension.
The CM said that the Bharat Gramodaya Yojana will be launched in the leadership of PM Narendra Modi on April 24. The Information and Public Relation Department has been instructed for live telecast of the program.
Union Minister for State Sudarshan Bhagat urged the CM to identify the tourism spots of the district and develop it by making blueprint.
Sisai MlA and Speaker of Jharkhand legislative Assembly Dinesh Oraon said that the people of Sisai are ready for development. He said that Das has been true to his commitments and the development is visible on the ground.
Principal Secretary, Road Construction Department Mast Ram Meena said that foundation stone for 8 roads has been laid and they have been dedicated to people. The roads for which foundation stone has been laid are- Sisai- Bhandara, Kumahari-Jhatani Toil via Nawadih, Toto- Anjandham, Banari-Banalat, Dumri-Bhikhampur-Govindpur, Bakutoli-Kurkura-Bano, Gumla- bypass and Sisai- Ghaghara. The Palkot-Konbir Road has been dedicated to the people.