Take developmental projects seriously: Pema Khandu to DCs

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ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Thursday urged upon the deputy commissioners of the state to take 'ownership' of all developmental projects in their respective districts and ensure judicial use of funds and timely completion of the projects.

Chairing the monthly e-Pragati review meeting on virtual mode with the DCs across the state here, Khandu cited the instances of two road projects which are languishing for decades that he visited during his recent tour to East Kameng district.

"The 81-km Seppa-Chayang Tajo and 13 Km Pakke-Bameng road in East Kameng are mired in controversies and yet to be completed causing immeasurable hardship to the local residents. Had the authorities of the district administration during that time taken ownership of the roads, scenario would have been different," he pointed out.

Khandu reiterated the importance of the institution of Deputy Commissioner. and said that all developmental projects in the districts depend upon them, a CMO communiqué informed.

"We in the government approve and sanction funds for projects of public interest. But it is the duty of the Deputy Commissioner to take the projects to a logical conclusion on time. Government's objective is to make available the benefits of the projects to the people as soon as possible but it is the deputy commissioners who are responsible to do so," he said.

Reminding that the working season in the state has just begun, he directed the DCs to list out all projects in their respective districts and personally start monitoring them.

"Make surprise visits. Go to the ground. Monitor at every stage. All things will fall in line," he suggested.

Khandu further urged the district heads to create their respective twitter handles and upload progress of all projects under their respective jurisdictions.

"I want to see the DCs working. Keep everybody updated with the progress of projects under you," he advised.

The Chief Minister informed that the next e-Pragati meeting scheduled for December would be held for two days. Day one will at the level of the Chief Secretary, while he will attend and review all important projects and programs of the central as well as the state government the next day.

Five important projects and schemes were reviewed during the meeting including, status of Subansiri Lower hydro electric project by NHPC, New Melling, Nafra and Kurung hydro projects by NEEPCO, comprehensive scheme for transmission and distribution of power; North East Gas Grid; installation of 4G towers and the two agri-horti schemes of Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojna and Atma Nirbhar Krishi Yojna, the communiqué added.

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