Governor visits Goalpara; speaks on the need to adopt schools
Guwahati,Rongili Barta- Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria who visited Goalpara district today, held a meeting with all the department heads of Goalpara district in the presence of the District Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury and reviewed the activities undertaken by different departments in the district. During the meeting while reviewing the schemes of the Education Department, Governor Kataria took stock of Vidyanjali 2.0, asked the department to encourage communities at large or individuals to adopt schools to contribute to the growth and development of educational institutions. The Governor also harped on the need to expedite the Adhar seeding of beneficiaries which would ensure that people avail the benefits of all government schemes. The Governor inquired about the progress of the TB Mukt Abhiyaan, seeking an update on the status of the campaign aimed at eliminating tuberculosis from the state. He also took stock of the Anganwadi Centres and emphasized the need for smooth functioning of the institutions for proper development of children. In the context of tourism, the Governor highlighted the vast potential of the district in attracting tourists from across the country. He emphasized on the need of taking pragmatic steps to bolster the tourism industry and ensure economic growth of the district. Moreover, the Governor also took stock of the law and order situation in the district. He also stressed on the need to address POSCO and drug-related cases strictly and efficiently. The Governor also interacted with the beneficiaries of various schemes in the district. He inquired about the outcomes of the schemes and said that government schemes are for everyone and therefore, stressed on the comprehensive implementation of the scheme. The Governor encouraged beneficiaries to share their positive experiences with others, enabling people from cross sections of the society to take advantage of the government initiatives.