Review works taken up by 2 departments, says CM

PATNA: Chief minister (CM) Nitish Kumar on Thursday asked chief secretary Deepak Kumar to review the works undertaken by the rural development and the rural works departments for their speedy implementation. He also told him to ensure that labour-intensive works were taken up to create job opportunities in the state.
Speaking at a high-level review meet, the CM asked the officials of the rural development department (RDD) to pay special attention to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural) as well as the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana.With regard to the latter, he asked the officials concerned to purchase homestead lands for the purpose and also directed the chief secretary to review the implementation of the RDD schemes.
Similarly, Nitish directed the officials and engineers of the rural works department (RWD) to expedite construction of roads. He said the remaining works under the Mukhya Mantri Gram Sampark Yojana were completed.
He also told the departments concerned to ensure that the families of migrant workers are linked with the Jeevika programme and self-help groups.
Apprehending the arrival of the monsoon season, the CM asked the water resources department to complete the flood-protection schemes in time. He also directed the officials of the departments concerned to gear up for meeting the challenges in all the flood-prone districts.
The CM also laid emphasis on launching an awareness drive in rural areas that would throw light on the importance of wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and reporting about the symptoms of Covid-19. He asked the departments to conduct a sustained awareness campaign through loudspeakers, poster display, radio and TV announcements and advertisements in newspapers.