Focus on preventing illegal paddy transport, speeding up housing projects, boosting Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, improving school results, and strengthening maternal health monitoring
Published on: November 19, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired the weekly time-limit meeting at the Collectorate on Wednesday, issuing a series of directives to strengthen administrative efficiency, curb illegal activities, and accelerate progress across government schemes.
Emphasising that paddy procurement is one of the state’s top priorities, the Collector instructed the Agriculture, Food, Cooperative, MARKFED, and other departments to work in close coordination. He ordered strict action against illegal paddy traders (kochiya) and directed officials to ensure round-the-clock monitoring at border check-posts, particularly those connected to neighbouring states, to prevent illegal transportation of paddy.
He also reviewed the progress of the Special Intensive Revision and instructed departments to complete the task within the stipulated timeframe. Action against illegal liquor sales was also stressed.
Push for Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme
Collector Yadav highlighted the importance of the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme, urging officials to motivate urban and rural residents to install rooftop solar plants in colonies and residential areas. He said the scheme would contribute significantly to energy conservation, and directed officers to accelerate implementation through detailed reviews.
Priority to Housing Projects
Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and Affordable Housing Project (AHP) in urban areas, the Collector instructed officials to prioritise the completion of under-construction houses, ensuring timely delivery to beneficiaries.
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Focus on Education Quality & Digital Learning
The Collector reviewed ongoing initiatives in the Education Department, noting improvement in Apar ID creation through Aadhaar verification. He sought updates on the use of smart boards and digital projectors in high and higher secondary schools. He directed officials to ensure better examination results and continue online coaching for NEET and JEE aspirants across the district.
Kisan Credit Card Scheme & Fisheries Sector
Yadav reviewed the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme across agriculture, animal husbandry, and fisheries. He specifically instructed officials to increase benefits under KCC for farmers engaged in fisheries, emphasising the sector’s growing potential.
Maternal Health & Hospital Monitoring
Under the Health Department’s review, the Collector focused on high-risk pregnant women, calling for continuous monitoring through home visits and telephonic follow-ups. He instructed officials to inspect all hospitals and ensure effective measures to reduce maternal mortality, including timely antenatal care (ANC) and availability of essential medicines.
Review of Additional Departments
The meeting also covered progress in vaccination, land acquisition and distribution, Nutrition Rehabilitation Centres (NRC), and Mataari Vandana Yojana e-KYC along with other welfare schemes.
Additional Collector Prem Prakash Sharma, Municipal Commissioner Atul Vishwakarma, and several other officials were present during the session.
