UditVani, Jamshedpur : Mahavir Prasad, Central In-charge of East Singhbhum Aspirational District and Joint Secretary, Government of India, conducted a comprehensive review of the district’s progress across key indicators under the Aspirational District Programme. The review meeting, held at the Collectorate Auditorium on the first day of his three-day visit, focused on assessing performance in health, nutrition, education, agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion, skill development and basic infrastructure.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Development Commissioner Nagendra Paswan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhagirath Prasad, NEP Director Santosh Garg, ADM SOR Rahul G. Anand, and officials from various district departments. The Joint Secretary carefully reviewed the presentations made by different departments and issued necessary directions after evaluating the implementation status of major schemes.
The district administration apprised him of several innovative and people-centric initiatives, including the detailed ground survey of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Sabars. The survey captures their socio-economic status, coverage under government schemes, and efforts taken to uplift their standard of living.
The administration also presented details of Mission Ullas—a special initiative for free screening, clinical consultation and medicine distribution for epilepsy patients by specialist doctors.
Another key initiative showcased was the Sikui-Dikui Campaign, aimed at qualitative improvement in the education system and reducing dropout rates in schools. The results of the campaign, which focuses on improving teaching quality, ensuring student attendance and conducting awareness programmes at the community level, were highlighted during the meeting.
After reviewing the district’s efforts, Joint Secretary Mahavir Prasad appreciated the innovative governance practices being adopted in East Singhbhum. He expressed confidence that the district is moving strongly towards exiting the Aspirational Districts category. He emphasized the need for sensitivity, dedication and public service orientation among officials, noting that ground-level challenges will always exist but improving citizens’ lives must remain the top priority.
He urged officials to ensure effective communication of government schemes to eligible beneficiaries and to proactively link them with welfare programmes. “When work improves at the grassroots, the numbers also begin to reflect the progress,” he said, stressing the importance of sincere on-ground implementation.
