Malkangiri, Nov 2 (UDN): Odisha Minister for School and Mass Education, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare, Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Nityananda Gond, chaired an important high-level review meeting at the Circuit House in Malkangiri to assess the post-cyclone situation and review the progress of various developmental and administrative activities across the district.
The meeting was attended by Malkangiri Collector Prathamesh Arvind Rajeshirke, Superintendent of Police Vinod Patil H., District Social Security Officer, District Welfare Officer, Additional District Education Officer and other senior officials from the concerned departments.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the situation following Cyclone Arnab and the overall functioning of the district administration. Minister Gond appreciated the preparedness, vigilance and prompt response of the district administration, stating that the effective precautionary measures taken in advance had ensured that there was no loss of human lives or property in the district due to the cyclone. He also instructed the concerned departmental officials to identify local problems and ensure their immediate and effective resolution on a priority basis.
Reviewing the functioning of the Social Security Department, the Minister emphasised the need to create greater public awareness about various pension schemes implemented under the department and the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan. He advised the District Social Security Officer to organise special awareness camps at different locations to ensure that eligible beneficiaries are properly informed about these welfare initiatives and can access the benefits without difficulty.
The Minister also reviewed the educational infrastructure and academic activities in the district. He directed officials to ensure the smooth and effective management of all schools and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe hostels. Stressing the importance of improving academic performance, he instructed the District Welfare Officer and Additional District Education Officer to closely monitor students’ examination results and ensure that the quality of teaching remains satisfactory without any disruption to the educational process.
Special emphasis was also laid on the transformation and improvement of schools in rural areas. The Minister directed the Education Department to work in close coordination with School Management Committees to improve the overall appearance and infrastructure of government schools. He specifically stressed school beautification, construction and repair of boundary walls, renovation of kitchen facilities and other necessary infrastructure improvements to create a better and more student-friendly learning environment.
Concluding the review meeting, Minister Nityananda Gond called upon all departmental officials to work with dedication, accountability and mutual coordination to accelerate developmental activities and ensure the effective implementation of government welfare schemes.
He emphasised that coordinated efforts by all departments are essential for addressing public concerns, strengthening educational and social welfare services, and ensuring the overall development of Malkangiri district.
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