Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi Pushes for Electrification and Development Projects
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has given instructions to electrify the remaining 227 Gram Panchayat buildings out of 697 in the state under the Bharat Net Project. This will help provide broadband connectivity as soon as possible.
Raturi emphasized the importance of implementing the Bharat Net Project in a time-bound manner, considering the state’s difficult geography, strategic importance, and sensitivity to natural disasters.
Project Reviews
Chief Secretary Radha Raturi reviewed several projects including:
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Deoband Roorkee Railway Line Project
- AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation 2.0)
- PM-ABHIM (PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission)
During the meeting, it was reported that out of 697 Gram Panchayats, 339 have been electrified with permanent connections. Additionally, 173 Gram Panchayats have paid the required fee for electrification, and 43 have been shifted to urban areas, with 33 already electrified.
Other Directives
Raturi also directed the quick implementation of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and Deoband Roorkee Railway Line Projects, ensuring effective coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government.
She instructed regular monitoring of projects under the AMRUT 2.0 program and emphasized training citizens, especially women self-help groups, in water testing and the operation of water treatment plants.
For the PM-ABHIM program, Raturi called for a time-bound action plan and regular updates on the PMS portal regarding mapping, progress, photographs, and expenditure information.
Doubts Revealed
Uttarakhand -: Uttarakhand is a state in northern India known for its beautiful mountains and rivers.
Chief Secretary -: A Chief Secretary is a top government official in a state who helps in making important decisions and managing various projects.
Radha Raturi -: Radha Raturi is the name of the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, who is responsible for overseeing development projects in the state.
Gram Panchayat -: A Gram Panchayat is a local government body in a village in India that takes care of the village’s needs and development.
Bharat Net Project -: The Bharat Net Project is an initiative by the Indian government to provide high-speed internet to rural areas.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway -: The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is a planned road that will connect Delhi, the capital of India, to Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, making travel faster.
Deoband Roorkee Railway Line -: The Deoband Roorkee Railway Line is a proposed train route that will connect the towns of Deoband and Roorkee in Uttarakhand.
AMRUT 2.0 -: AMRUT 2.0 is a government program aimed at improving water supply, sewerage, and urban transport in Indian cities.
PM-ABHIM -: PM-ABHIM stands for Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Bharat Infrastructure Mission, a program to develop infrastructure in India.
public participation -: Public participation means involving local people in the planning and monitoring of projects to ensure they are done well and meet the community’s needs.
