DISHA meeting held in Krishnagiri
The meeting witnessed a review of the implementation of the Union government schemes undertaken by the respective line departments. For instance, Mr. Gopinath assessed the operation of the schemes under the Department of Agriculture, including the drip irrigation programme, National Agriculture Development scheme, revised Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme, and Pradhan Mantri Faisal Bima Yojana among others. Mr. Gopinath also reviewed the progress of works undertaken by the local area development funds. He instructed officials to expedite development scheme works that were pending and complete works within the schedule.
Collector C. Dinesh Kumar was present.
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