Dharwad officials asked to implement govt. schemes effectively
Chairing a quarterly meeting to review the progress of works under Karnataka Development Programmes (KDP) in Dharwad, the Minister asked the health officials to be vigilant during the rainy season as chances of infectious diseases spreading during the season are more.
He also directed the taluk panchayat executive officers to resolve any drinking water problems immediately.
Emphasising the need for proper implementation of works under MGNREGA, Mr. Lad said that a meeting will be held with officials of agriculture, panchayat raj, horticulture, forestry and other departments to ensure maximum utilization of man-days and more funds. The Minister also asked the officials to come out with new ideas for ensuring effective implementation of various schemes and programmes.
The Minister subsequently reviewed the department-wise release of funds and utilization and achievement of physical targets. He also asked the district authorities to instruct heads of concerned departments to immediately review and approve the current year's action plan.
Suspension
While reviewing the progress of works under the Minor Irrigation Department, the Minister found that Executive Engineer of the department Devaraj Shiggavi was absent without prior permission and directed the issue of his suspension order. Upset with the official's negligence, Mr. Lad telephoned Minor Irrigation Minister N.S. Boseraju and asked him to issue the suspension order.
MLAs N.H. Konaraddi and Mahesh Tenginakai, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu G.R.J., Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Bhuvanesh Patil, Superintendent of Police Gopal Byakod and senior officials of various departments were present.
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