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BARPETA: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal conducted a comprehensive review of various government schemes in Barpeta District on Saturday.
The review meeting was attended by MLAs from Barpeta, the District Commissioner, the District Development Commissioner, the CEO of Zilla Parishad, Additional District Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, and Heads of Departments.
During the discussions, the Union Minister assessed the implementation of different schemes and suggested measures to enhance their effectiveness through innovation. The meeting also highlighted innovative steps taken by various departments to improve service delivery in the district. The Minister emphasized the importance of introducing innovative methods, particularly in the education sector, to foster a scientific temperament among children from an early age.
Sector-specific challenges were deliberated upon, and the Union Minister assured that some of the pressing issues would be conveyed to New Delhi for further action. Stressing the need for industrial development in Barpeta, the Minister urged the district administration to create an investment-friendly environment to boost economic growth.
On the health front, the discussion focused on early detection of serious ailments and strengthening infrastructural readiness to address healthcare challenges effectively. The success of government measures in eradicating child marriage through the empowerment of girls was also reviewed.
The Minister highlighted that timely monitoring of schemes in aspirational districts like Barpeta aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of taking development to the grassroots level. He emphasized that such monitoring efforts would significantly improve key development indicators in the region.
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