Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Saturday met cyclone Phailin affected families at Kathliya village in Dumka and assured them of all possible help from Government’s side. The CM told the villagers that the Government was with them to facilitate in all adversities. He also listened to the problems of villagers and gave necessary instructions to the Block Development Officer (BDO) there, while instructing Superintending Engineer of the electricity department to ensure supply of electricity soon.
On the long-term problems of the village the CM said that villagers should make a cooperative society and encourage pisciculture in the area. All the villages beside the dam would be connected with water supply schemes. Offcials informed the CM that work was in progress on the project as tenders had been floated.
The CM said that report has been sought concerning all dams of the State and those dams that have agreements with neighbouring States would be used for the interests of the people of the State.
Foundation stones of two road projects worth Rs 20.94 crore and Rs 23.88 crore were also laid in Dumka. The CM on the occasion said that special care would be taken on the quality of roads that are being constructed.
The CM also took stock of the situation at Chhath Ghats in Dumka Town. He instructed the Deputy Commissioner and Offcials of the Municipal Council to ensure cleaning and beautification of ghats before Chhath Puja. The CM reached Dumka by train early this morning after passing a hasty order to cancel auctioning of sand ghats till further orders in the State.