Deputy Chief Minister and Industry Minister conduct marathon review of development works and public welfare schemes in Kabirdham

Instructions given for uninterrupted availability of fertilizer to farmers and joint campaign against illegal liquor trade. Special focus on better implementation of schemes related to farmers, women, laborers, and students. Intensive review of progress of fertilizer, housing, road, education, health, and solar schemes. Departments instructed to complete tasks within stipulated time as per suggestions of public representatives. Raipur, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma and Minister of Industry and In-charge Minister of Kabirdham district Shri Lakhanlal Dewangan today held a review meeting with officials at the district office's assembly hall and extensively reviewed the progress of works of various departments, public welfare schemes, and development works. Strict action to be taken on illegal liquor sales. During the review of the agriculture department in the meeting, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma said that the availability of fertilizer to farmers in the district should be ensured equally and sufficient quantity of fertilizer should be available in all cooperative societies. He instructed the excise department to take strict action against illegal liquor sales. Effective action should be ensured by conducting a joint campaign with the police department against illegal liquor sales and illegal 'chakhna' shops in rural areas. During the review of 'Gothans' (cowsheds), it was informed that 17 'Gothans' have been approved in the district. He instructed to complete the registration of all by August 10. Reviewing the fisheries department, he said that currently, about 30 thousand metric tons of fish production is happening in the district, and the target should be set to increase it to 35 thousand metric tons. All departments should strive to increase the district's economy and GDP. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma said that all departments should make efforts to increase the district's economy and GDP. Reviewing the pattas (land deeds) survey and pending cases in urban bodies, he instructed to expedite their resolution. During the review of the Saraswati Cycle Scheme, he clearly stated that there will be no compromise on the quality of cycles. Cycles provided by the vendor should be accepted only if they are of good quality. Action will be taken against the concerned person if any deficiency in quality is found. Complete housing construction within the timeframe. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma instructed the officials to take necessary steps to increase the area and production of pink gram in the Rabi season to promote its production in the district. Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Prime Minister's Housing Scheme), the Deputy Chief Minister instructed to complete housing construction within the timeframe, increase public awareness, and not show any negligence. Repairable roads should be improved promptly. The Deputy Chief Minister said that women of the 'Bihan' group in the district are working on installing solar panels under the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free Electricity Scheme), and this is the first such group in the state. He instructed the officials to provide contracts for other works to these women's groups as well. During the review of road construction works, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma instructed to promptly repair repairable roads and ensure quality in all construction works. Benefits of public welfare schemes should reach directly to the last person - Industry Minister Shri Dewangan. Industry and In-charge Minister of the district Shri Lakhanlal Dewangan told the officials that the benefits of the government's public welfare schemes should reach directly to the common people and the last person. Problems stated by public representatives should be resolved on a priority basis, and regular monitoring of schemes should be done to ensure immediate improvement in shortcomings. He instructed the officials to discharge their departmental responsibilities efficiently, adopt better practices, and expedite development works. During the review of the revenue department, the In-charge Minister said that all Patwaris (village revenue officers) must be present at their headquarters. He directed the Collector to issue necessary orders for this. Solar rooftop panels in more and more houses. In the review of the labor department, he instructed to organize registration camps at all block headquarters and register as many laborers as possible. Reviewing the education department, he said that teachers who have been attached elsewhere should be immediately sent back to their original place of posting so that regular teaching work in schools is not affected. Instructions were also given to run a campaign to install solar rooftop panels in more and more houses under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Procurement of paddy should be completely transparent and organized - MP Shri Pandey. During the review of the district's paddy procurement system, MP Shri Santosh Pandey sought information about the action taken on irregularities in paddy lifting. He said that paddy procurement should be completely transparent and organized, and strict action should be taken against the culprits if any irregularities are found. Reviewing the education department, he sought information on the progress of Atal Tinkering Labs operating in the district and said that these laboratories should be better utilized to develop innovation, scientific thinking, and technical skills in students. During the review of the district's cooperative sugar mill, he instructed to prepare an action plan to increase production capacity and sugar recovery, so that farmers can get more benefits. In the review of the health department, he instructed to ensure timely benefits of Ayushman cards and free treatment facilities to eligible beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. No eligible person should be deprived of social security pension schemes - Mrs. Bhavna Bohra. During the review of the Women and Child Development Department, Pandariya MLA Mrs. Bhavna Bohra said that a survey should be conducted of the dilapidated buildings where Anganwadi centers are being run, and Anganwadi operations should be stopped in such buildings and safe arrangements should be ensured. She directed the Tribal Development Department to ensure the availability of superintendents and necessary arrangements in hostels. Reviewing the education department, she said that cluster and other meetings should be held after school hours so that teaching work is not affected and teachers are present in school regularly. During the review of the Social Welfare Department, she instructed that no eligible person should be deprived of old age, widow, and other social security pension schemes, and for this, a survey should be conducted in the villages to link eligible beneficiaries with the schemes. Krishak Kalyan Parishad President Shri Suresh Chandravanshi, District Panchayat President Shri Ishwari Sahu, District Panchayat Vice President Shri Kailash Chandravanshi, Shri Rajendra Chandravanshi, Municipal Corporation President Shri Chandraprakash Chandravanshi, Sahpur Lohara Mrs. Sarita Santosh Mishra, Janpad President Mrs. Sushma Ganpat Baghel, Collector Shri Gopal Verma, along with other public representatives and district officials were present in the meeting.