Implement schemes in Agency area properly, Collector tells officials

Khammam: District Collector Siddharth Jain has asked the officials to take steps for proper implementation of various schemes introduced by the Central and State Governments for the welfare of various sections of people. Many of these schemes are not being implemented in Agency area in the district, he said. Several people belonging to SCs and STs in Agency area have been leading a miserable life. A report in this regard would be submitted to the State Government seeking aid to them, the Collector said. The Collector participated in the Grievance Cell programme at Revenue Division Office (RDO) at Palvancha in the district on Monday and received petitions from public. The benefits of various welfare schemes have to reach the Girijans in Agency area, he said. He directed the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) to provide medical facilities to Bhattu Sai Ganesh, third Class student of Karakagudem in Palvancha mandal. He also directed the District Educational Officer (DEO) to submit a report with regard to appointment of physical science teachers of DSC-2008. ITDA Project Director Veera Pandian, DMHO Dr Bhanu Prakash, Housing Department Project Director Vaidyam Bhaskar and other officials were present. Collector visits Girijan village Collector Siddharth Jain visited Bikkuthanda in Palvancha mandal on Monday. He warned that action would be taken against officials if they are negligent in their works. After visiting Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Jagannathapuram, he said that severe action would be taken against Dr N Guru Maheswara Reddy for his absence in the PHC. Another official at the PHC Dr Rajyalakshmi would be demoted, the Collector said. He directed the officials of DMHO, ICDS and other departments to inspect the PHCs and other hospitals regularly and take action against erring officials. Siddharth Jain also warned the teachers at the primary school at Bikkuthanda for their callous attitude in teaching. Of the total 27 students, only 18 were present at the primary school. He also taught maths and other subjects at the school for some time.