Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday gave comprehensive guidelines related to disaster management, law and order, reconstruction works, tourism and public amenities to senior officials of the government and police and all the district magistrates connected through virtual medium at the Chief Minister’s residence. The Chief Minister said that the top priority of the government is to provide quick relief, security and facilities to the public.
The Chief Minister directed that the administrative machinery should remain in active mode for repair and reconstruction works as soon as the rains end. Adequate availability of relief material and dry ration should be ensured till the rainy season. Proper arrangements should be made for accommodation, food and other essential facilities of the disaster affected. A quick assessment of the damage caused to crops, drinking water lines and government properties should be done and a report should be sent to the government. The ban on permission for construction near rivers and drains should be strictly implemented. Strict action will be taken by fixing the responsibility of the officers who do not comply with the restrictions.
The Chief Minister directed all the District Magistrates to provide immediate assistance to the disaster affected as per the standard. The District Magistrate should inspect the hospitals from time to time and assess the various arrangements. All necessary arrangements should be ensured in the hospitals to prevent dengue, malaria and other waterborne diseases. All the District Magistrates should hold a meeting of the Health Department in their respective districts soon.
The Chief Minister directed that strict action should be taken against those who obstruct law and order. Regular action should be taken against those who issue unauthorized Aadhar cards, voter IDs and connections. Constant monitoring should be done on outsiders and suspicious activities. Checking and strictness should be increased in the border areas and action should be taken after identifying the suspicious persons. Effective action should be taken for the protection of cows.
The Chief Minister directed the officials to expedite the reconstruction and infrastructure works after the rains. Local laborers should be given priority in government construction works. Street light arrangements should be ensured in villages and urban areas. It should be ensured that the Char Dham Yatra is conducted smoothly with vigilance after the monsoon. Devotees should get information about bad weather on time.
The Chief Minister directed the District Magistrates to send the report of the Chief Minister’s announcements and ongoing works of each district to the Chief Minister’s Office within 15 days. Chaupal programs at the village level, district level public hearing, Tehsil Day, BDC meetings and multipurpose camps should be organized regularly.
The Chief Minister said that detailed preparations should be made for the Seva Pakhwada program from the Prime Minister’s birthday on September 17 to Gandhi Jayanti. Work should be done on the theme of service, cleanliness and public convenience. Along with running regular cleanliness campaigns in the districts, the District Magistrate himself should participate in the cleanliness program one day every week. Along with repairing the damaged roads soon, the roads should be made pothole-free under the campaign.
The Chief Minister directed that the proceedings of 1905 CM Helpline and 1064 Anti-Corruption Campaign should continue continuously. Disaster Volunteer, Sankat Mochan Dal and mock drills should be conducted at the district level to overcome the challenges of disaster.
The Chief Minister said that the various certificates being provided under the Right to Service should be made available in the language (Hindi or English) demanded by the applicant. Strict action should be taken against those involved in the process of manufacturing and selling fake medicines.
Principal Secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, R. Meenakshi Sundaram, Secretary Shailesh Bagoli, DGP Deepam Seth, Additional Director General of Police A.P. Anshuman, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, Special Secretary Dr. Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Additional Secretary Banshidhar Tiwari, Kumaon Commissioner Deepak Rawat and all District Magistrates were present in the meeting through virtual medium.
