CM suspends & reprimands officials across multiple depts
Raipur:
Chhattisgarh chief minister
Vishnu Deo Sai
took strict action against officials in Mungeli and Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) districts during the ongoing 'Susashan Tihar' (
Good Governance Festival
).
Executive engineer R.K. Mishra of the water resources department, posted in Mungeli, was suspended with immediate effect for the long-pending Maniyari and Patharia reservoir projects.
Similarly,
GPM district
education officer Jagdish Kumar Shastri was removed from his post following the district's dismal board exam results, which the CM said reflected serious flaws in the education system.
Chairing a review meeting at the Mungeli collectorate on the progress of govt schemes in GPM, Bilaspur, and Mungeli districts, Sai emphasised the importance of accountable governance and directed swift disciplinary action against erring officials.
"Good governance means efficient and responsive administration. The trust placed in us by the people must be strengthened through action," Sai said, urging officers to frequently visit rural areas to better understand ground realities and improve service delivery.
Addressing water scarcity during peak summer, the CM directed officials to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply and devise concrete strategies to combat seasonal diseases.
He assured that fertilisers and seeds are adequately available and instructed that farmers should not face any hurdles in accessing them.
Expressing strong disapproval over delayed wage payments in the Marwahi forest division, the CM instructed that payments be delivered directly to the homes of affected labourers. He also ordered speedy resolution of the large number of pending revenue cases in Bilaspur district and directed officials to avoid repeatedly summoning parties.
Sai questioned the delay in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the Achanakmar Reserve area and called for timely execution through better coordination. He suggested training women's groups to produce centering plates used in housing construction to boost rural employment.
Concerned over the delay in issuing over five lakh Ayushman cards in Bilaspur, Sai reprimanded the CMHO and sought updates on the status of CIMS Super Speciality Hospital.
He proposed exploring the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and asked the district collector to submit a detailed proposal.
The chief minister emphasised urgent efforts for water recharge, pond restoration, and crop diversification with farmers' consent, especially ahead of the monsoon season. He instructed various departments to prepare a joint action plan to ensure long-term water conservation and agricultural sustainability.
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