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After the division of portfolios of ministers in Bihar, Upendra Kushwaha’s son Deepak Prakash has taken charge of the Panchayati Raj Department. Only after assuming charge on Saturday (22 November), he held a meeting with the Secretary and officials of the department and issued important instructions. He has given a big statement saying that at many places the work is not being completed on time. He has also raised questions regarding the quality of construction materials. There was also mention of forming a committee to review the work done at the Panchayat level.
Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash said while talking to the media, “I have got a huge responsibility. Got an opportunity to work under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. I have assumed charge. Extensive discussions have been held with the Secretary and other officials of the department. There was a detailed discussion on whether the ongoing schemes should be implemented properly and whether new schemes should come in future. There was a detailed discussion with the officials within the department. Some ongoing work and some new work were also discussed.
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Quality of work is not good in many places – Deepak Prakash
He further said, “The need was felt to issue some instructions to the department officials. One of them is that recently the construction work of Panchayat buildings is going on in the entire Bihar. It has been seen at many places that the quality of work is not as it should be. Either the quality of the construction material is low. And at many places it has also been found that the work is not being completed on time.
‘A committee will be formed to review the works at Panchayat level’
The minister said, “So that whatever work is being done at the Panchayat level can be properly monitored, a committee will be formed with representatives of various political parties at the Panchayat level.” The work of this committee will be to review the work done at the Panchayat level. This will also ensure accountability and the representatives will also get their share in strengthening democracy.
Emphasis on building assets on Zilla Parishad lands
He also mentioned the Zilla Parishad lands. He said, “Another issue is the Zilla Parishad lands at the district level. There is a total of about 35 thousand acres of land in Bihar including all the districts. Revenue generating assets should be developed on these lands, for this either these lands should be given on lease directly or buildings should be constructed on those places. For example, shops should be built in small slots, which can be given on rent for employment.
‘Vacant posts in Panchayati Raj Department will be filled soon’
Deepak Prakash said that development in the form of assets will provide a source of revenue to the department. Along with this, employment will also be created by taking it on rent or lease. He also said, “The third thing is that whatever vacancy is there within the department, there should be reinstatement as soon as possible.” For this also, instructions have been given to the officials of the department. Please note that Minister Deepak Prakash is the son of Upendra Kushwaha and at present is not a member of any House.