Implementation of government schemes reviewed at DISHA meeting in Dindigul
The implementation of Central and the State governments' schemes were reviewed at the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting held at the Collectorate in Dindigul on Friday.
The meeting was presided over by Dindigul MP R. Sachithanantham and Karur MP S. Jothimani.
Mr. Sachithanantham said two main aspects were highlighted during the meeting. One was with regard to the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and the other regarding the functioning of government schools.
He said the MGNREGA scheme which provides 100 days of guaranteed employment and wages was an important scheme to alleviate poverty. A case study was conducted on its implementation in the district and to document it. Despite the issues with regard to the Centre's delay in releasing the funds, steps were being taken to effectively implement the scheme in the district, he said.
On the functioning of government schools, he said they were functioning effectively and had achieved on a par with the private schools. The students of the government schools had fared well in the Class X and Class XII Public Examinations, he said.
He added the government hospitals in the district were also functioning effectively. Referring to a recent case, he said a child had swallowed a safety pin. The parents had rushed the child to a private hospital for treatment. However, the child was referred to a government hospital where the safety pin was removed successfully, he said and appreciated the efforts taken by the authorities.
Ms. Jothimani said the commitment of government schools was outstanding and they had beat all odds to achieve success. Steps were being taken to improve infrastructure in schools and provide smart classrooms. She said the authorities should ensure that it was implemented effectively.
Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan, Vedasandur MLA S. Gandhirajan, Mayor Ilamathi Jothiprakash and other officials were present at the DISHA meeting.
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