Chief Secretary Dr DK Tiwari today instructed secretaries of all departments to take effective steps for financial management, administrative reforms. During a review meeting with department secretaries here on Tuesday, he asked the officers to constantly monitor schemes that are continuing and keep an eye on government expenses and make it useful.
The CS stressed on the need to limit energy consumption by directing a ban on unnecessary power consumption in all departments and their subsidiaries. Instructing to install power meters compulsorily in all government offices, he said that the consumption limit will curb unnecessary usage of electricity. At the same time, he stressed on rationalizing travel allowance, office expenses etc.
Dr Tiwari directed to reorganize all the departments, directorates and attached offices. He asked to fix the ratio of officers and employees in the departments on the basis of work and said that it should be ensured that an officer of the level of Additional Secretary and Special Secretary is posted in each department. Also, during transfer and posting of office bearers, it was asked to keep in mind that the posting of office bearers should be in a department for at least three years, so that their experience can be taken advantage of.
At the same time, the officials and staffs working under the personnel department should not be transferred more than twice a year. In addition, in order to appropriate the workload of secretaries, the department directed to delegate power (distribution of workload) among the officials. At the same time, he also directed all secretaries to periodically conduct rounds of the office, focusing on punctuality.
The Chief Secretary, in view of the recent frauds done through bank accounts in Chatra, Palamu and Gumla, directed that all government bank accounts be monitored continuously. He asked to close unnecessary accounts and emphasized on one bank account of one department and said that all departments should review the bank accounts of the regional offices in their monthly meeting.
If there is inappropriate amount deposited in an account, then immediately deposit it in the treasury. He once again asked all secretaries to maintain continuity of the weekly departmental meeting. The CS instructed all the secretaries to start preparing for the next year's budget from now on and said that a strategy should be made for the proper implementation of the schemes.
He said that if necessary for the successful implementation of certain schemes, then narrow its scope slightly. At the same time, he directed to make the upcoming budget a 3-year "action plan". During this, the report of Vivek Debrai Committee was also asked to be kept in mind. He also directed to prepare a 100-day action plan in the context of formation of a new government after the elections.
Instructing to make the State Foundation Day celebrations memorable on November 15, the Chief Secretary said that efforts should be made to ensure maximum participation of common people.
The Tourism Secretary informed that famous singer Udit Narayan and Badali Brosdar have been approached in the main event to be held at the Morhabadi ground.
The Chief Secretary also emphasized to connect the artists of the State who have been performing well outside the state. He said that recently a musical band from Jharkhand has been awarded at the country level, they can also be added. During this time instructions were also given on electrical equipment etc.
The CS stressed on making the common people aware of their fundamental duties on the occasion of Constitution Day on 26 November.
He said that the programme will run across the State at various levels from November 26 to April 14, the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
On the occasion of Constitution Day, the government offices and its subsidiaries of the entire State will be sworn in at 11 o'clock in the day to observe the fundamental duty (Fundamental Duties).
At the same time, he instructed that flex, hoardings should be installed at offices and public places, revealing the fundamental duties mentioned in the Constitution.
Additional CS Sukhdeo Singh, AK Singh, KK Khandelwal, Principal Secretary AP Singh alongwith Secretaries and Directors of all departments and directorates were present in meeting.