Nabarangpur, Nov 2 (UDN): Nabarangpur District Collector Madhumita and Dr Maheswar Swain, Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister, deputed by the State Government, visited various cyclone and flood shelters as well as a health centre across Nabarangpur district to review preparedness, shelter management and the availability of healthcare services amid the prevailing weather situation.
During the visit, the two senior officials inspected the Urban Shelter Home near the Bus Stand under Nabarangpur Municipality, the multipurpose flood shelters at Pujariguda and Shauniguda, and the Sanmasigaon Health Centre under Nabarangpur Block.
At the shelter facilities, the officials reviewed the availability of essential amenities, including safe drinking water, sanitation, electricity, toilets, lighting arrangements and other basic necessities. They also interacted with the staff deployed at the shelters and officials responsible for their management. The Collector and the Additional Secretary stressed the importance of ensuring proper maintenance, cleanliness and smooth management of all shelter facilities, while directing the concerned personnel to provide timely assistance and essential services to people taking refuge there.
The officials also inspected the Sanmasigaon Health Centre and reviewed the availability of medical services, stocks of essential medicines, medical equipment, basic facilities for patients and healthcare personnel. They instructed the concerned authorities to ensure timely, quality and affordable healthcare services for all patients visiting the facility. They also emphasised the need for proper maintenance of medical infrastructure and uninterrupted availability of essential healthcare facilities.
Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr Pramod Kumar Pusti, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, Nabarangpur Block Development Officer Sunil Khora and Tehsildar Bholeshwar Nayak accompanied the officials during the inspection.
Meanwhile, Additional District Magistrate (Revenue) Biswajit Barman separately visited various shelter centres in Nandahandi Block to assess the availability of basic facilities, cleanliness and overall management arrangements. During his visit, he interacted with people taking shelter at the centres and listened to their needs, problems and grievances.
He also inspected the quality, quantity and distribution arrangements of cooked meals being provided to the people. The ADM directed the concerned officials to ensure a safe environment, adequate food, drinking water and all necessary services for everyone staying at the shelters.
Nandahandi Block Development Officer Khirod Chandra Sahu was present during the inspection.
The inspections were aimed at reviewing ground-level preparedness and ensuring the safety, comfort and essential needs of people taking shelter in different parts of Nabarangpur district.
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