Patna Divisional Commissioner Reviews Development Programmes, Stresses Quality Implementation

Patna: Patna Divisional Commissioner, Mayank Warvade, has directed district officials to ensure the timely and high-quality execution of developmental and public welfare schemes. Addressing a divisional-level meeting at the Commissioner’s Office, he emphasized the need for efficient grievance redressal and effective service delivery to the public.

During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the progress of various departments, including Rural Development, Revenue, Welfare, Panchayati Raj, Education, Health, Industry, and others. He instructed officers to prioritise inter-departmental coordination and expedite projects under Bihar’s Saat Nischay schemes, aimed at development and self-reliance.

Focus on Infrastructure and Welfare

The Commissioner stressed the need to resolve pending land availability issues and ensure timely completion of projects such as panchayat playgrounds, community halls, government school buildings, and hostels for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. He urged officials to collaborate with the Revenue Department to speed up these initiatives.

He also directed district officers to accelerate the implementation of youth welfare schemes like the Bihar Student Credit Card, the Mukhya Mantri’s Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Yojana, and the Kushal Yuva Program. Targets should be met efficiently, and pending applications resolved promptly, he said.

Furthermore, he emphasised the delivery of essential services, including tap water connections to households, paved roads and drainage, solar street lights in rural areas, and irrigation water for farms. Under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, he instructed officials to renovate water bodies, create new water sources, and prevent encroachments on reservoirs.

Public Grievance Redressal and Law & Order

The Commissioner called for strict enforcement of the Bihar Public Grievance Redressal Act and the Bihar Public Services Right Act, ensuring zero pendency of complaints beyond 60 working days. Officers were urged to attend public grievance hearings regularly, with financial penalties and disciplinary action for non-compliance.

He also ordered strict law enforcement during festivals, directing police and administrative officers to stay alert. Social media monitoring was emphasised to counter misinformation and maintain public order. Officers were instructed to conduct regular raids under the Prohibition Act, keep mobile response teams active, and ensure robust patrolling.

Land Dispute Resolution and Illegal Mining Crackdown

The divisional commissioner instructed district magistrates to give priority to land dispute cases, ensuring systematic execution and monitoring. He emphasized the need for micro-level assessments, detailed case histories, and well-planned resolutions to avoid conflicts.

Additionally, he ordered an intensified crackdown on illegal mining, directing the use of high-tech surveillance, including drones and high-speed boats, to curb illegal excavation and transportation of sand. District officials were instructed to coordinate across districts to prevent such activities.

Senior Officials in Attendance

The meeting was attended by Inspector General of Police (Central Zone) Rakesh Rathi, District Magistrates of Patna, Nalanda, Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas, and Kaimur, along with Superintendents of Police and Deputy Development Commissioners from various districts.