GARHWA: The district administration, on Tuesday, has made a step up efforts to accelerate the remaining works of the Shahid Nilamber-Pitamber North Koel Project, popularly known as the Mandal Dam project, with Deputy Commissioner Pashupati Nath Mishra chairing a review meeting at the Collectorate auditorium to address outstanding hurdles.
The meeting reviewed bottlenecks affecting the completion of the project, identification and mapping of families in the submergence zone, relocation to rehabilitation sites and pending departmental procedures. The Deputy Commissioner directed officials from the concerned departments to coordinate closely and expedite all outstanding work.
Officials were also instructed to take necessary action on project estimates submitted to various departments and follow up regularly to ensure that pending approvals and related processes are completed within stipulated timelines.
Emphasising the need for public awareness and community participation, the Deputy Commissioner directed local representatives, including village heads, panchayat leaders, ward members, ration dealers and Anganwadi workers, to assist affected families in the mapping and rehabilitation process.
Special attention was sought for families whose mapping remains incomplete, as well as those whose identification process has already been completed. Local representatives were asked to inform them about the project, rehabilitation arrangements and financial assistance available under applicable provisions.
The administration also urged affected families to cooperate with the relocation process and avail themselves of eligible rehabilitation assistance to prevent unnecessary delays in the remaining project works.
The Sub-Divisional Officer and Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Ranka were directed to ensure necessary security for affected families willing to relocate to designated rehabilitation sites. The Deputy Commissioner stressed that officials must maintain regular communication with the families, address their concerns and facilitate a safe and orderly relocation process.
Superintendent of Police Ashutosh Shekhar, South Forest Division Officer A.B. Abraham, Additional Collector Vikas Kumar Rai, Ranka SDO Mohammad Parvez, Garhwa SDO Kumar Mayank Bhushan, Ranka SDPO Rohit Singh, concerned block development officers, circle officers and education department officials attended the meeting, along with representatives of affected communities.
The administration said coordinated action by all concerned departments would be essential to accelerate rehabilitation and resolve obstacles impeding the completion of the remaining works of the Mandal Dam project.
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