Fast track development at village level: AP CM
Hyderabad, Dec 8 (INN): Giving a boost to the rural development in the state, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed Chief Secretary I.Y.R. Krishna Rao to convene a coordination meeting with finance, Panchayat Raj and rural development departments to fast track developmental works at village level.
In a tele-conference with village level officials and heads of the departments, the Chief Minister asked the Chief Secretary to coordinate for the convergence of departments for the management of latrines, internal roads, solid waste management and farm ponds. Use funds from NREGA for this, he said.
He also narrated his experience after completing Jana Chaitanya Yatra in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts on Monday. He said that the satisfaction level among public regarding cement roads is very high. He directed the officials to complete constructing internal roads in the next 3-4 years.
Elucidating on the public response to other welfare schemes, he said that pensions and rice distribution is being carried out without any hiccups. He also added that the money allotted under SC, ST and BC sub plan is being well spent. He further said that supply of 50 free units of power to families below poverty line is being appreciated.
Meanwhile, Panchayat Raj Secretary Jawahar Reddy briefed the Chief Minister on the progress regarding NREGA and sub plans.
News Posted: 8 December, 2015
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