GUWAHATI, Jan 27: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today reviewed the progress of various central and state government schemes at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, receiving detailed feedback from senior officials on their implementation and steps taken for the development of Jonai co-district.
In today’s meeting, Dr Sarma reviewed various ongoing initiatives for the development of Jonai co-district. He directed the Revenue Department to begin the process of forming a new Revenue Circle to expedite land-related services for the people. He also provided recommendations for establishing a new development block to ensure the swift growth of rural areas. Discussions were held regarding Mission Basundhara 3.0, with a focus on utilizing excess land in Dhemaji as a land bank for government development projects, and the Chief Minister instructed the department concerned to guide the District Commissioner in this regard.
He instructed the Forest Department to implement afforestation measures for the proper utilisation of newly available areas following the construction of embankments along the Brahmaputra river. Additionally, he reviewed ongoing works under the Public Works Department and issued directives to expedite the construction of bridges over the Jhelum river and on the road from Nepalibasti to College Tiniali.
He also urged the Power Department to prioritize electrification in remote areas still without electricity. In education, he recommended upgrading upper primary schools to higher secondary schools or merging them with nearby ones to reduce student dropout rates. He called for measures to convert the Simen Chapori Health Centre into a full-fledged hospital.
In today’s meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the procurement process for paddy and mustard from farmers, urging the acceleration of paddy procurement and proactive measures for mustard. He also directed the relevant department to monitor student attendance at Anganwadi centres. The law and order situation in the Jonai co-district and the submission of charge sheets were discussed, with Dr Sarma instructing senior police authorities to ensure timely and efficient submission of charge sheets by police officers during criminal investigations.
Additionally, he emphasized strong measures to prevent criminal activities, including child marriage. Reviewing various departmental activities, he instructed that all schemes be implemented within the designated timeframe to benefit the people.
Today’s meeting was attended by Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, Lok Sabha MP Pradan Baruah, MLA Bhubon Pegu, Additional Chief Secretary AK Tiwari, Special Director General of Police Harmeet Singh, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr KK Dwivedi, and other senior officials.
Chief Minister Dr Sarma had held similar review meetings for the co-districts of Doomdooma and Naharkatia at the Chief Minister’s secretariat in Dibrugarh on Saturday and Sunday.
