Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth reviews development projects in d
Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held here on Saturday to assess progress of various development projects being implemented in the district.
During the meeting, the MP reviewed the implementation of of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, Jal Jeevan Mission, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme and others. He urged the officials to avoid delays in the implementation of schemes and ensure that timely benefits reach the public.
He highlighted the Soil Health Card scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, through which soil samples are collected from farmers' lands and recommendations are provided regarding suitable crops and fertilizers. Mr. Vijay noted since 2015 a total of 5,02,383 farmers have received soil health cards and got benefitted.
The MP inquired about the schemes being implemented by the school education department and concerned authorities were directed to ensure timely renovation of school walls, toilets, roofs and other facilities. Majority of the schools in town panchayat and corporation limits were renovated. The officials were also directed to make the Kanniyakumari district as a mal-nutrition free district through effective implementation of the Poshan Abhiyan scheme.
He assessed the progress of projects being implemented by Highways, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Co-operative societies and others.
He noted that a total of ₹87.52 lakh has been allocated to Kanniyakumari district for the Jal Jeevan Mission and ₹129.95 crore has been sanctioned for UnderGround Drainage System in Nagercoil Municipal Corporation.
He reiterated the need to desilt all water bodies in the district to improve water availability for farmers. He also advised officials to expedite ongoing development works while ensuring that the welfare of the people remains the top priority.
Kanyakumari Collector R. Alagumeena, Assembly members N. Thalavai Sundaram, S. Rajesh Kumar, J.G. Prince and others were present at the meeting.
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