Raipur:
Chairing a review meeting of officials in Pratappur today, chief minister Bhupesh
Baghel said that the officers should stay steadfast in their duties and be
accountable to the public. Negligence in work will not be tolerated in any
case. Baghel had reached Pratappur after visiting Pratappur assembly
constituency yesterday as part of his meet-and-greet campaign. Highlighting the
problem of scarcity of water in the area, he said that special attention should
be paid to replenishing depleting groundwater.
Urban
administration and development minister Dr. Shiv Kumar Dahariya, school
education minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, and additional chief secretary Subrat
Sahoo were present in the meeting organized at Pratappur Circuit House.
He
stressed on completing the works under ‘Narva’ expeditiously to prevent streams
and drains from dying in summers. Besides, rainwater harvesting system should
be installed in the government buildings in Pratappur. Pointing out that
Surajpur is the first district after Raipur city, where there is no water up to
800 feet; he has asked the officials concerned to pay attention to water
recharging.
He
Baghel said that all those who are in possession of forest land before December
13, 2005, should get a forest land lease. He also asked to resolve the complaints
of the revenue department especially ones involving Patwaris. He directed the
officials concerned to pay attention to Gauthans being built near the
villages. Mistakes or negligence in the Gauthan scheme will not be tolerated.
Similarly, ration cards of all eligible people must be made. It is our fault if ration card has not been issued to an economically poor household. He urged
the officials to engage with citizens and communicate with them in local
dialects as this strengthened local governance.
Baghel
said that the secretary-in-charge of the district should review and ensure the implementation of all the announcements made and instructions given. Online
call centers will be set up for quick redressal of public grievances. Strict
action will be taken in cases of illegal mining.
