Dehradun: CS Mrs. Radha Raturi has given instructions to electrify the remaining 227 Gram Panchayat buildings out of 697 Gram Panchayats in the state under the Bharat Net project in a timely manner so that broadband connectivity can be provided in them as soon as possible. Chief Secretary Mrs. Radha Raturi directed that keeping in mind the difficult geographical situation of the state, strategic importance and sensitivity towards natural disasters, the Bharat Net project should be implemented in a timely manner.
Chief Secretary Mrs. Radha Raturi reviewed Bharat Net, 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 in the Secretariat. In the meeting, regarding the progress of BharatNet project in the state, it was informed that out of 697 Gram Panchayats, 339 have been electrified with permanent connections. 173 Gram Panchayats have paid the required fee to UPCL for electrification. 43 Gram Panchayats have been shifted to urban areas, where electrification process of 33 has been completed and the remaining 10 sites are being transferred to the School Education and Women and Child Development Department. 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 connection.
Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi has directed for quick implementation of Delhi Dehradun Expressway and Deoband Roorkee Railway Line Projects. She has also directed for effective coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Government in this regard. Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi has given instructions to ensure regular monitoring of projects being run under AMRUT 2.0 program through Secretary Urban Development. Along with this, the Chief Secretary has given instructions to train citizens to increase public participation 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 plant.
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.
