With an aim to facilitate effective implementation of government schemes, District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee (DISHA) met at Mendipathar Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Hall today.
Tura MP Agatha K Sangma as the chairperson of DISHA chaired the meeting wherein she reviewed the progress of various on- going central sponsored schemes.
During the deliberation, the MP sought information and follow-up on issues and urged district officials to monitor the progress and status of the schemes for effective completion and implementation of the government schemes in a time bound manner.
She also apprised the district officials that a follow-up with higher authorities pertaining to the schemes would be initiated and further sought intervention with the concerned authorities for timely disbursement of funds for the smooth implementation of the schemes.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner, RP Marak in his introductory remark said the DISHA meeting is a channel to take stock of the performance of the government schemes. He also highlighted the Covid-19 situation and cited that cases in the district have improved.
The MP reviewed schemes such as PWD – PMGSY ( ongoing road works), MGNREGS, PMAY – G, NSAP, NRLM, Health, PHE – JJM, ICDS and water resources.
MLAs, Timothy D Shira, Rupert Momin, Marthon Sangma and Pongseng Marak, MDCs and other nominated DISHA Members besides government officials were also present at the meeting.