Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday said that illegal mining must be taken as a treachery against the State and this will not be tolerated at any cost. While holding a high-level meeting with the Chief Secretary and the DGP, the CM instructed the top officials to take all possible measures to curb illegal mining in the State.
The CM said that the Deputy Commissioners and the Superintendents of Police will be responsible for stopping illegal mining in their district. “If information of illegal mining and trade of coal, iron ore and other minerals is received from a district, the Government will consider them directly responsible for the same and take disciplinary action against the concerned officers. If their involvement in such activities is found then the Government will initiate probe and take stern action against them,” he said.
Chief Secretary Sajal Chakraverty and DGP Rajiv Kumar assured the CM during the meeting that the Government will keep a strict vigil on illegal mining activities in the State and the administrative mechanism of the State will be on alert to stop the crime.
The officials said that the DCs and the SPs have already been alerted to check illegal mining in different districts, however, they will be again cautioned with the instruction of the CM and the top officials will also keep a close eye on the activities.
Das also held an important meeting with all Secretaries and department heads at his office on Monday directing the officials to ensure good governance in the State. He said that the Government welcomes suggestions of politicians and bureaucrats and promises that the positive suggestions will be accepted by the Government.
Talking about improving the work culture of the Government, Das said that it was essential to bring a new working style in the State for the well being of the people. He said to the officials to give back what they have got from society with effective team work and speedy development.
The CM said that work was most important and it will not be compromised. “Officers are free to work, there is no pressure but corruption will not be tolerated and action will be taken within 24 hours. Also, officers doing exceptional work will be motivated publically. We need good work with results,” he added.
Das also said that the environment of investment needs to be built in the State. “The huge crowd at the Jharkhand Pavilion in Gujarat makes it clear that that the NRIs want to invest in the State. Each department should make a three months’ roadmap for development and work in a set timeframe. Take Jharkhand to such levels that the developed States take it as an example,” he said.
The CM also reviewed expenses incurred under planned expenditure of different departments and instructed the officials to ensure hundred per cent utilisation of the funds. He also instructed the Information and Public Relations Department officials to spread awareness on public welfare schemes so that people do not remain devoid of the benefits of such schemes.
Urban Development Minister CP Singh, CS Sajal Chaktaverty, Development Commissioner RS Poddar, Additional CS NN Pandey, Principal Secretary Finance Rajbala Verma among other senior officials of the State was present in the meeting.