Development Commissioner Anu Garg Reviews Project Works Of ST SC Devt. & MBCW Department

Bhubaneswar : Two meetings of ST & SC Development, Minority & Backward Classes Welfare Department were chaired by the Development Commissionercum-Additioanl Chief Secretary to Government AnuGarg, IAS held today on 02.09.2025 at LoksevaBhawan. The first meeting of the State Level Executive Committee(SLEC) held relates to approval of projects under Article 275(1) of the constitution in Tribal Areas. Project work of 178 crores has been approved for recommendation to Government
of India. Major works include additional classrooms, new hostels, staff quarters for
teachers, roads and bridges. DCcum-ACS emphasized to make holistic planning and complete the assets on time. The second meeting held relates to State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) Meeting of  MukhyaMantriJanajatiJivika Mission. The activities
undertaken in the last 2 years under this State Sector Livelihood Scheme were reviewed. Various activities relating to improving of agriculture production, enhancing irrigation infrastructure, an promotion of microentrepreneurs were deliberated upon. DC-cum-ACS Smt. Gargappreciated the achievements made so far and emphasized to ensure no
duplication occurs in the field. She also advised to take impact assessment study for course correction as needed. Annual plan of rupees 225 crores has been approved in the meeting. Shri B. Parameswaran, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, STSCDevt.& MBC Devt.,
concerned secretaries of respective Committees and senior Officers of concerned departments were present in the meeting

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