Bhubaneswar: According top priority to drinking water projects, the Odisha government has decided to institutionalise weekly review meetings to track progress on field-level projects.
After chairing a high-level meeting of secretaries, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said discussions were held on strengthening water supply systems in view of public dissatisfaction reported from several areas.
During the meeting, secretaries were reportedly asked to intensify budget utilisation and ensure timely completion of priority works. This apart, monthly meetings with District Collectors will be held on the
16th of every month to strengthen coordination between the state and local administration.
Drinking water issues will be closely reviewed during field visits, the Chief Secretary said, adding that complaints related to water supply have been reported in some areas which require urgent attention.
The meeting discussed the possible new initiatives linked to water supply that could be introduced in the upcoming state budget.
The meeting reviewed steps for effective implementation of the Chief Minister’s 15-point agenda, aimed at improving governance and service delivery.
For better coordination between the state and district administrations, the Chief Secretary said that a video conference meeting with all district collectors will be held on the 16th of every month.
Additionally, a single window meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of every month, she said.
The initiative is expected to make it easier for secretaries and collectors to resolve issues in a coordinated manner.