Latehar: A series of review and coordination meetings were held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate Sandeep Kumar, focusing on export promotion, implementation of welfare schemes, and activities related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of the electoral rolls.
In the meeting of the District Level Export Promotion Committee (DLEPC), officials discussed measures to promote exports from the district and connect local products with national and international markets. Deliberations were held on identifying export-oriented products, reviewing export-related data, and preparing the District Export Action Plan (DEAP). The meeting also reviewed efforts to facilitate the onboarding of local MSMEs on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, DHL, Shiprocket and ONDC, besides exploring support from institutions including ECGC, SIDBI, NABARD, India Post and banks to strengthen export activities. Issues faced by exporters and steps required for their resolution were also discussed.
The Deputy Commissioner subsequently chaired a review meeting on the implementation of PM JANMAN, Dharati Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA), Jharkhand Tribal Development Society (JTDS) and the Chief Minister’s Health Assistance Scheme. During the meeting, the progress of various schemes was assessed and officials were directed to ensure timely implementation and disposal of pending cases.
The review covered the status of projects and schemes including the construction of Tribal Multi Marketing Centres (TMMC), housing under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), road connectivity under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, foodgrain distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, drinking water supply through the Jal Jeevan Mission, services under Poshan Abhiyaan, and the distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards.
The progress of scholarship distribution, residential schools and other tribal welfare programmes being implemented through ITDA and JTDS was also reviewed. Directions were issued for the timely approval and disbursement of assistance under the Chief Minister’s Health Assistance Scheme.
Later, a coordination meeting with representatives of recognised political parties was conducted as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 programme. Representatives were informed about activities related to voter verification, claims and objections, inclusion of eligible voters and correction of entries in the electoral rolls.
The meeting was informed that Mega Help Desk Camps-cum-BLO/BLA meetings and Election Literacy Sessions will be organised at all polling stations across the district on October 10. These camps will provide assistance regarding voter registration, required documents and correction of electoral records. Discussions were also held on the identification of eligible voters, migrants, and individuals whose verification process remains pending. Special focus was given to enrolling young citizens aged 18 years and above through Form-6 and facilitating necessary corrections through Form-8.
The Deputy Commissioner also informed participants that a Special Outreach Programme would be conducted from October 10 to October 16, under which Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would undertake door-to-door visits to assist senior citizens, persons with disabilities and other eligible voters in voter registration and verification procedures.
Officials from various departments, including Deputy Development Commissioner Syed Riaz Ahmed, election officials and representatives of recognised political parties, were present in the respective meetings.
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