Chief Secretary Vikassheel reviews preparations, focuses on education, health, nutrition and good governance

Raipur: Preparations have begun to effectively present Chhattisgarh's major schemes, innovations and achievements in the upcoming National Conference of Chief Secretaries.

In this regard, a high-level meeting was held at the Ministry's Mahanadi Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Vikasshiil. It reviewed the issues related to the previous conference and assessed progress and qualitative improvements through the Action Tracking and Monitoring System.

The Chief Secretary directed departmental secretaries to prepare information on the state's best initiatives and their results in the areas of education, skill development, health, and nutrition within a stipulated timeframe. He said that Chhattisgarh's innovations should be presented effectively at the national level.

Anganwadi toy bank appreciated

The meeting particularly praised the toy bank initiative operated at Anganwadi centers. Under this initiative, people donate their children's old toys, which are used to promote mental development and raise awareness about nutrition among Anganwadi children. More than one lakh toys have been collected so far under this initiative.

There will be four sessions on Developed India 2047

The national conference will discuss four key topics, focusing on the goal of a developed India 2047. These include development priorities, the role of mining in economic growth and strengthening state finances, the use of technology in good governance, and best practices for timely completion of road and other infrastructure projects.

Apart from this, issues like health-nutrition, control on misuse of fertilizers in non-agricultural works, promotion of use of natural gas and competition among states will also be discussed.

Secretaries of several departments were present.

Senior officials from the Urban Administration, Women and Child Development, Food, Public Works, Industries, Housing and Environment, Skill Development, Revenue, Sports, Scheduled Tribes, Water Resources, Health, and Home departments attended the meeting. Rajat Bansal, Special Secretary to the Chief Minister and Commissioner of Public Relations, and other officials also participated.