Additional Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, New Delhi and Central In-charge of Aspirational District Ranchi, Nidhi Khare and Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC), Ranchi, Vishal Sagar visited Bero Block under the Amrit Mahotsav, the officials inspected Amrit Sarovar and MGNREGA Park.
Mango horticulture has been done by about 32 farmers in MGNREGA Park located in Eta Panchayat of Eta Childari village of Bero block. Along with other schemes under MGNREGA like construction of Dobha, Irrigation well, Trench, Didi Bari construction and many schemes are being developed as MGNREGA parks.
The work being done by the beneficiaries of MGNREGA, income received and future plans were also discussed by Khare. On the occasion she instructed not to use single use plastic at any cost.
After the MGNREGA Park inspection, the Additional Secretary inspected the restoration work of the pond constructed in Khukhra of Khukhra Panchayat in Bero block. In the year 2018, this pond has been renovated by the Land Conservation Department at a cost of Rs 22 lakhs, which is 240 feet long, 240 feet wide and 11 feet deep. This pond holds water throughout the year and is cultivated in about 22 acres. She also inquired about the facilities available by meeting the farmer of land near Talab. It was told by the farmer that ever since this pond was built, the migration has stopped. There are 18 big ponds in Khukra, out of which 5 ponds have been renovated by the land conservation department.
In the course of the visit, the Block Development Officer, Circle Officer, District Land Conservation Officer and workers of the block were present.
After the visit Khare reviewed the status of various rain water harvesting and conservation measures and implementation under Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain 2022.
During the meeting, Khare reviewed in detail the status of various rain water harvesting and conservation measures and implementation under Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain 2022 in Ranchi district.
Sagar informed about the work being done under Jal Shakti Abhiyan Catch the Rain 2022 in Ranchi district through power point presentation.
The Additional Secretary while praising the work being done for various rain water harvesting in the district and directed to spread awareness and continue the work in a planned manner.