The resources of the District Mineral Foundation should be used on priority in tribal dominated districts: Chief Minister Dr. Yadav
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that the tribal dominated districts of the state are rich in mineral wealth. Development activities under the District Mineral Foundation should be conducted on priority basis in these districts. Infrastructure development should be determined keeping in view the needs and circumstances of the districts. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav pointed out the need to develop a helicopter strip in all the districts to ensure better management of disaster and emergency situations. He directed to make necessary arrangements for sports infrastructure in the districts where there is no stadium. A meeting regarding the District Mineral Foundation was held in Samatva Bhawan (Chief Minister’s residence) under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Yadav.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that health care, drinking water, education, skill development and environmental protection works should be given top priority in the District Mineral Foundation. By creating an assured development model for the districts, an action plan should be prepared to develop better Panchayat buildings, premises of educational institutions, hospital complexes equipped with basic facilities. While giving instructions to prepare concept plans for all assembly constituencies, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the participation of MLAs should also be increased in determining the works. It should be ensured that all districts have balanced development with the resources available in the District Mineral Foundation.
Principal Secretary Minerals Mr. Umakant Umrao, Principal Secretary Planning, Economic and Statistics Mr. Sanjay Shukla, Principal Secretary Finance Mr. Manish Rastogi and other officers were present.
