Bhubaneswar: “One-day Collectors’ Conference” has been held today at Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar.
According to an official press release, the conference was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-ACS Anu Garg.
Among others, Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner-Cum-Secretaries of all concerned departments of Government, and Collectors of all the districts of the State were present and participated in the discussion.
Initiating the discussion and reviewing status of different scheme and programmes being implemented at district level, DC-Cum-ACS said that the State Government has prioritized many pro-people welfare and development programmes which need to be focused upon and their implementation expedited.
She said that the State as well as the districts should work as a team to achieve different targets as set by the Government.
Principal Secretary, SSEPD emphasized on the need for ensuring regular disbursement of Old Age Pension. He also reviewed the status of Mo Ghar Scheme and PMAY (G).
Principal Secretary, Finance informed about the status of opening of banking outlets in GPs which are yet to covered by brick and mortar branches. People in rural areas will get benefit of doorstep banking services.
Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport department explained the implementation of LAccMI ( Location Accessible Multi- model Initiative) scheme. In the first phase, 55 Ama Bus stand (ABS) have been set up so far and 124 are in the pipeline. Collectors were told to look after the ABS is already operational as regards to its maintenance and regular functioning aspects.
A detailed presentation was made on District Level Intensive Skilling by the Principal Secretary, Skill Development and Technical Education, in convergence with different departments.
Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment made a presentation on the crop weather situation and contingency plan for Rabi as well as Odisha Millet Mission activities.
Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, W&CD Department & Commissioner Cum-Secretary S&ME advised the collectors on faster electrification of all uncovered AWCs and Schools.
A detailed discussion was held on utilization of DMF and OMBADC Funds for the saturation of basic facilities and promotion of livelihood activities in mining-affected districts.
