Durga Prasad Adhikari Directs Timely Paddy Procurement Preparations, Faster Digital Crop Surveys, Disposal of Pending Solar Scheme Applications and Prompt Resolution of Public Grievances
Published on: October 21, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Following the directions of Collector Jitendra Yadav, District Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Durga Prasad Adhikari reviewed the progress of departmental activities, government welfare schemes and pending cases during the weekly time-limit meeting held at the Collectorate conference hall on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on preparations for the upcoming paddy procurement season, the progress of the Digital Crop Survey, implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and the timely resolution of applications and complaints received through various public grievance platforms.
Officials Directed to Ensure Smooth Paddy Procurement
Reviewing preparations for the upcoming paddy procurement season, Adhikari instructed the concerned officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements were completed well in advance.
He emphasised that farmers should not face any inconvenience during procurement. Accordingly, procurement centres must be equipped with the necessary facilities and arrangements to ensure smooth operations.
He also directed the concerned departments to maintain coordination and complete all procurement-related preparations within the prescribed deadlines.
Digital Crop Survey Work to Be Accelerated
The CEO reviewed the progress of the Digital Crop Survey and instructed officials to speed up the process.
He stressed the importance of accurately collecting and updating information related to farmers’ crops under the survey. Officials were directed to regularly monitor field-level activities and ensure that the survey was completed within the stipulated timeframe.
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Pending Applications Under Solar Scheme to Be Prioritised
Reviewing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Adhikari instructed officials to prioritise the disposal of pending applications.
He emphasised the need to take appropriate steps to ensure that a greater number of eligible beneficiaries could benefit from the scheme.
He also called for increased public awareness regarding the use of solar energy, potential electricity bill savings and the benefits of the scheme. Officials were directed to encourage citizens to install rooftop solar panels and make use of the available provisions.
Public Grievances Must Be Resolved Within Deadlines
The CEO conducted a department-wise review of applications received through the Chief Minister’s Helpline, Chief Minister’s Jan Darshan, the Public Grievance Portal (PG Portal) and the Collector’s Jan Darshan.
He instructed officials to address public complaints and grievances with sensitivity, seriousness and accountability. Applications received through the Chief Minister’s Helpline were to be given priority and resolved within the prescribed deadlines while maintaining quality.
Adhikari further directed officials to inform applicants about the status of their cases and the action taken after their applications had been resolved.
All department heads were instructed to regularly review pending applications and ensure that unnecessary delays were avoided.
Additional Collector C.L. Markandey, along with other district-level officials, attended the meeting.
