Jamshedpur Administration orders monitoring to addressing shortage of LPG cylinders

Jamshedpur, March 18: The district administration has stepped up measures to address the shortage of domestic LPG cylinders, directing the Supply Officer to conduct regular monitoring to ensure uninterrupted availability for consumers. Police stations across concerned jurisdictions have also been instructed to maintain strict vigil to prevent hoarding, black marketing, and any disruption in distribution, while ensuring law and order.

The directives were issued during a meeting of the District Coordination Committee held at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi. The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination for the effective, transparent, and time-bound implementation of welfare schemes and development works.

Reviewing schemes funded through State and Central governments, DMFT, Finance Commission, CSR, and other sources, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that lack of coordination should not hinder progress. He noted that several schemes involve multiple departments and called for regular communication, speedy disposal of pending matters, and seamless coordination in areas such as infrastructure development, land transfer, electricity connections, and beneficiary verification.

During the Health Department review, officials were directed to expedite rural health infrastructure works, including construction of health centres, provision of electricity, ramps, and civic amenities. The Civil Surgeon has been asked to submit a detailed report within seven days on the utilization of health buildings. Pending projects at Kerukocha Dhegam in Chakulia Block and Baragadia in Baharagora Block were also reviewed, with instructions for early completion. Officials have been mandated to conduct field visits every Thursday and submit reports.

Under welfare schemes, blocks were instructed to identify eligible beneficiaries from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Extremely Backward Classes for coverage under the Chief Minister’s Health Assistance Scheme. Verification of educational institutions on the e-Kalyan portal for pre-matric scholarships was also emphasized.

The administration directed the immediate operationalization of the hostel at Lakhaidih and reviewed facilities with low or zero occupancy. Expressing concern over vandalism at Jamshedpur High School, Bistupur, the Deputy Commissioner ordered strict police action. Arrangements for Aadhaar enrolment of students and construction of additional classrooms were also discussed.

In view of the approaching summer, the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, along with block administrations, has been tasked with identifying and repairing defunct hand pumps and water supply systems. Engineers were also directed to ensure quality and timely completion of infrastructure works, including the construction of around 250 Anganwadi centres.

The Mining Department has been instructed to expedite auctions of seized minerals and deposit revenue into the government treasury. Departments were further asked to resolve technical and administrative bottlenecks delaying projects to ensure timely delivery of benefits.

On the occasion, Circle Officer Potka Nikita Bala and Circle Officer Musabani Pawan Kumar were honoured for their prompt and sensitive handling of public grievances.

The meeting was attended by senior district officials, including Deputy Development Commissioner Nagendra Paswan, Divisional Forest Officer Shabba Alam, Sub-Divisional Officer Arnav Mishra, along with officers from various departments, Block Development Officers, and Circle Officers.