Meeting resolves to expedite devpt projects in Madhubani
Chaired by MP Ramprit Mandal, the meeting brought together legislators, officials and public representatives to address key issues affecting the district.
MP Mandal stressed the importance of collective effort. "The cooperation of all stakeholders is crucial for resolving district-level issues and accelerating development works," he said while urging attendees to work jointly for rapid progress.
District magistrate Anand Sharma assured prompt action on concerns raised during the meeting.
He announced that departmental teams would be formed to investigate complaints related to road conditions, black marketing of fertilisers and problems in water supply and health services.
In the review of departmental performance, it was revealed that under the PMAY-Urban scheme, 4,139 houses were sanctioned between 2015-16 and 2018-19. Of these, 3,535 beneficiaries received the first instalment with disbursement continuing for subsequent phases.
Also, 76 panchayat govt buildings have been constructed and land has been identified for more. Waste processing units have been completed in 319 out of 386 panchayats while plastic waste management facilities are operational or being set up in various blocks. Out of 1,09,996 identified beneficiaries, 85,265 have received incentive payments.
The committee also discussed welfare and infrastructure schemes, including road repairs under PMGSY, agriculture and horticulture projects, drinking water supply through the Nal-Jal Yojana, MGNREGA, health services, food security and child development programmes.
Officials assured that damaged roads would be made motorable before the monsoon. "All concerns have been noted, and necessary actions will be taken without delay," the DM said.
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