- Instructed to provide broadband connectivity in the remaining 227 Gram Panchayats soon
- Secretary Urban Development should regularly monitor the projects being run under AMRUT 2.0 program
- Instructions to train citizens to increase public participation in monitoring the quality of drinking water
- Training of women self-help groups on water testing and information regarding operation of water treatment plant
Dehradun. CS Smt. Radha Raturi has given instructions to electrify the remaining 227 Gram Panchayat buildings out of 697 Gram Panchayats in the state in a timely manner under the Bharat Net project so that broadband connectivity can be provided in them as soon as possible. Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi directed that keeping in view the difficult geographical situation of the state, strategic importance and sensitivity to natural disasters, the BharatNet project should be implemented in a timely manner.
Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi reviewed BharatNet, Delhi Dehradun Expressway, Deoband Roorkee Railway Line Project and AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission For Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation 2.0) and (PM -ABHIM) PM – Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission programs under PM Pragati Portal at the Secretariat.
In the meeting, information was given regarding the progress of BharatNet project in the state that out of 697 Gram Panchayats, 339 have been electrified with permanent connection. 173 Gram Panchayats have paid the required charges to UPCL for electrification. 43 Gram Panchayats have been transferred to urban area, where the process of electrification of 33 has been completed and the remaining 10 sites are being transferred to the Department of School Education and Women and Child Development. 98 Gram Panchayats have been listed in the category of no Gram Panchayat building, which is in a precarious situation. Alternative sites are being identified to shift the GPON equipment. The remaining 44 Gram Panchayats are in the process of applying and paying for electricity connections.
Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi has given instructions for the speedy implementation of Delhi Dehradun Expressway and Deoband Roorkee Railway Line Projects. She has also given instructions for effective coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Government in this regard.
Chief Secretary Smt Radha Raturi has given instructions to ensure regular monitoring of the projects operated under AMRUT 2.0 program through Secretary Urban Development. Along with this, the Chief Secretary has given instructions to train citizens to increase the participation of the general public in monitoring the quality of drinking water. The Chief Secretary has especially given instructions to provide training to women self-help groups regarding water testing and operation of water treatment plants.
Chief Secretary Smt Radha Raturi has given instructions to prepare a time-bound action plan for various activities under PM-ABHIM (PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission).
The Chief Secretary has given instructions to regularly update the mapping, progress, photos and expenditure information of all the said projects on the PMS portal.
Secretaries of the concerned departments were present.
