As promised former CM and Opposition leader Arjun Munda sent a letter to Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday reminding the latter of the priorities for the State in the course of development. Munda hs made a point that despite changes in government the process of development should go on and there should not be any change in priorities of the government for the larger interest of masses.
In the letter the former CM states that change or handing over of power was an obvious process in democratic setup under parliamentary system but the interest of the state should not be affected with the same. "I had thought of entrusting the workplan for the State based on my efforts and experience to the new government. But the State was kept under President's rule for long. Now, when some time has passed after the new government took shape headed by you, I feel it is suitable to entrust my feelings and some points to you that are of the interest of the State. I expect that you will get these (plans) implemented in the interest of the State.
Although the 32 page letter deals with several issues especially those in the field of economic, administrative and social areas with special emphasis on Human resource development, some of the points that had been mentioned there are as follows.
Empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and women through providing the latter with 50 per cent reservation and participation of women in 57 per cent posts of PRIs.
Overall development of the state on all indicators through integrated development schemes in the areas of agriculture and allied services, education, health, welfare, social welfare, rural development, self-employment, transportation, Information and Technology, Forest and Environment, industries etc.
All the issues of economic, social and structural disparities with the state were put at the Centre's table with greatest thrust. NDC, PM, Planning Commission and Finance Minister were apprised of the faulty sytem of calculation of GSDP and per capita income.
The letter also deals several issues in details including asstes and liabilities distribution with Bihar, skill development of youths under various programmes in the Youth and skill development year, schemes under Mega Handloom cluster, establishment of Mega Food Park, development of rural roads and highways, construction of new flyovers in bridges across the state, development of e-governance network, streamlining of electricity supply and distribution chain, provision of subsidised foodgrains, salt, sugar and other items to poor people.
It also states several measures taken by the previous government must be completed by the incumbent one. The projects include vocational courses for students, establishment of colleges, ITIs, Knowledge city at Khunti, making banking services available for the poor residents of villages, setting up of infrastructure for promoting and nurturing rural sports talents, empowering the girl child through various schemes of health, nutrition and education.
The Opposition leader further stated that keeping in view various parameters the State aspired for Special Status. And, in order to put the interest of the State first the issues was raised in both meetings on National Development Council attended by him. He stated that these points and issues should be considered and executed by the incumbent government in the interest of the State.