Establish processing units in Gauthans according to the availability of locally produced herbal medicines: CM Baghel
Raipur: Chief minister Bhupesh Baghel chaired a review meeting of district level officials in Baikunthpur of Koriya district on Monday as a part of his meet and greet campaign. Heaping praise on the officials for their commendable work, he said his visit to Koriya district was a pleasant experience and gave them best wishes for the future.
He said that processing units should be set up in Gauthans according to the availability of locally produced forest medicines to give maximum benefits to the farmers and forest dwellers at local level besides promoting local produce. Parliamentary secretary Ambika Singh Deo, MLA Gulab Kamro and Dr. Vinay Jaiswal were also present in the meeting.
Stating that forestland rights certificates are already being distributed to the forest dwellers, he asked to focus on the development of Van Dhan Kendras. He asked the forest department officials maintain transparency in distribution of incentive amount for collection of tendu leaves. Pointing out that the core objective of state government’s scheme is to boost income of common people, he asked to ensure that money is reaching in their pockets.
Stating that health and safety of people of the state remains our number one priority, chief minister asked the officials concerned to ensure that benefits of healthcare schemes reach the last person. He gave directions to the Health Department to gear up to tackle seasonal diseases. Besides, he asked the officials of the Women and Child Development Department to ensure that nutritious food is provided to the beneficiaries in the Anganwadis.
Chief minister asked the officials of the Revenue and Tribal Development Department to ensure availability of basic facilities including electricity, water and cleanliness in ‘Devgudis’. Baghel said that in the cases of tribal women married in other communities, ensure that the legal land rights women are maintained. He said a state level team will be sent for research to resolve the problems being faced in making caste certificates of sub-tribal groups.
