Chief Minister Raghubar Das refraining himself from making tall claims about achievements of the Government has said that burden on people has come down.
In his address on the occasion of the Republic Day at Dumka on Friday, the CM also laid down some of his priorities about the State.
“I do not bet that I have solved every problem of the people of Jharkhand but I bet that we have firmly and honestly tried to fulfill the aspirations of the people who chose us and put in power. You all must agree that the atmosphere of Jharkhand is changing. Now, corruption is no longer a matter to discuss but Momentum Jharkhand, Digital Jharkhand, and Cashless Jharkhand, clean and green Jharkhand and progressive and orientation towards development are matter of discussion,” said the CM.
He also underlined the importance of education in terms of human development and quoted over 18,000 appointments of teachers have taken place, including improving basic infrastructure in schools by providing bench-desk, electricity, lavatory, drinking water etc.
Touching upon another critical issue, the CM said there should not be any gap between the people and the Government. “From the beginning, our government is working with transparency, accountability and corruption-free administration as its core values. Jan Samvad Kendra initiative is being run successfully where public can intimate their grievances to the Government. The positive results can be seen apparently and people’s faith in government is rising,” he said.
The CM, on the occasion, also recalled the contributions of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Baba Sahab Bhim Rao Ambedkar, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and also to the great sons of the soil Bhagwan Birsa Munda, Tilka Majhi, Veer Sidho Kanho, Chand Bhairav, Bahan Fulo-Jhano, Budhu Bhagat, Jatra Tana Bhagat, Nilambar Pitambar, Sheikh Bhikhari, Pandey Ganpat Rai, Shahid Vishwanath Shahdeo, who struggled for saving the identity of Jharkhand.
“Mahatma Gandhi had said that real India resides in village. To personify this Government is emphasising on development of villages. Johar Scheme of Rs 1500 crore is one of that kind that is completely dedicated to rural people. Under the Johar scheme, the Government is aiming to provide livelihood to two lakh families by linking them to livelihood and doubling their income,” said he, stating that development of farm and farmer is utmost priority of the Government.
He also added that under the Prime Minister Fasal Bima scheme 12.5 lakh farmers have been insured for their paddy and corn and the steps have been taken for eradication of malnutrition by adopting the Food Security Act, including doorstep delivery of food grains to primitive tribes under Dakiya Scheme.
On the occasion, the CM talked about under developed Santhal Pargana region. “It is matter of delight for us as the Centre is extending its full support for the development of Santhal Pargana region. Recently welfare schemes of Rs 3000 crore have been launched for the people of Santhal Pargana. In the road sector Santhal Pargana has improved drastically. We will also create opportunities in the field of employment, education, health care,” said Das, adding about tourist attractions at Baidyanath Mandir, Maluti Mandir which have led to expansion of aerodrome at Deoghar.
The CM also underlined the steps to provide better, universal and quality health benefits to people and referred to ‘108’ emergency ambulance services and CM critical disease scheme. He also paid tribute to armed forces on the occasion of Republic Day for safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation.
“Our government is working with full determination for the overall development of the State and its people. I have dreamt of creating a Jharkhand where no fear, corruption, crime or naxalism and voice of person of last step reach to highest level of bureaucracy and security right of every individual.” said the CM.
He also lauded natural resources and people of the State as hard working and honest. “Why not the State can be a developed StateIJ Our Government is making policies which are clear and far reaching and can give right direction to the State,” he said further.