Governor of Jharkhand inaugurated Vikas Mela in Dhanbad on June 19. Addressing the gathering, Governor said the mela is being organised to increase the pace of development in the region as well as to improve the lifestyle of people.
Assets worth around Rs206 crore were distributed to as many as 5,200 people on the occasion. The Governor said he is hopeful that these assets will be used judiciously so that the economic condition of the beneficiaries improves.
Significantly, as many as 39 projects with a total cost of Rs28 crore was inaugurated and foundation stone for as many as 59 projects at an expected cost of Rs79 crore was laid on the occasion.
The Governor added ours is an agriculture State so agriculture marketing centre and grain storage were made for the development of farmers.
Check dams are being constructed at several places so that the farmers get proper irrigation facilities and veterinary hospitals are made keeping in view the convenience of animal rearing people so that it becomes a means to earn income, added Governor.
With the primary objective to provide clean drinking water to people, six mini water supply projects worth Rs110 lakh is being inaugurated and foundation stone is laid for 19 small water pipeline projects at estimated cost of Rs640 lakh, said Governor.
The Governor in his address instructed officials to work with dedication and honesty. He also expressed concerns over presence of mafia in and around Dhanbad.