Jamshedpur: A one-day Mukhiya workshop was held at Sakchi, to formulate an action plan for the financial year 2025-26 under the Aspirational District Program. The event, organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the Piramal Foundation, aimed to strengthen panchayats through initiatives in education, health, nutrition, and Panchayati Raj.
Deputy Development Commissioner Aniket Sachan attended the workshop as the chief guest, addressing Mukhiyas from Potka, Musabani, Patamda, and Bodam blocks. He emphasized the importance of selecting the right schemes for the Panchayat areas and ensuring that the intended beneficiaries are well-informed. He urged the Mukhiyas to collaborate with the district administration in identifying and implementing schemes that would enhance rural facilities and improve the standard of living.
During the session, the Deputy Development Commissioner highlighted that despite the enthusiasm of the Mukhiyas, the lack of adequate information often leads to the misselection of schemes. He encouraged them to take a proactive role in managing government assets in their Panchayat areas and submit proposals and suggestions to improve the availability of basic amenities. He stressed that better planning and coordination in education, health, nutrition, and Panchayati Raj could lead to holistic development in rural areas.
ACMO Dr. Jogeshwar Prasad, District VBD Officer Dr. A. Mitra, and District Planning Officer Mrityunjay Kumar also addressed the workshop, underscoring the crucial role of Mukhiyas in local development. They stated that sustainable progress in key sectors could only be achieved through active participation from all sections of society, particularly local leadership. The speakers reiterated that Mukhiyas play a vital role in improving educational quality, ensuring resource availability, and fostering community awareness.
The workshop provided a platform for Mukhiyas to discuss challenges faced at the Panchayat level. Concerns related to governance, resource allocation, and public welfare were heard, and steps were proposed for their resolution. The speakers emphasized that many issues affecting rural populations could be addressed effectively at the Panchayat level with proper planning and execution.
Officials including MOIC, BEEO, Women Supervisor, Block Health Manager, BPM, Block Coordinator Panchayati Raj, and representatives from the Piramal Foundation such as Diwakar Sharma, Abhishek Jha, and Shashi Bhushan were also present at the workshop.
