HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 10: Silchar Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (SC) Parimal Suklabaidya chaired a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) at the Conference Hall of the Cachar District Commissioner’s office on Thursday, calling upon officials, elected representatives, and ground-level functionaries to work together in delivering timely, high-quality public services.
The meeting, convened to monitor and review the implementation of key central and state government schemes in the district, saw the participation of Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty, Udharbond MLA Mihir Kanti Shome, Dholai MLA Nihar Ranjan Das, Borkhola MLA Misbahul Islam Laskar, District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, CEO Zilla Parishad Pranab Kumar Bora, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Municipal Committees (MCs), DISHA committee members, and officials from various departments.
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According to an official statement, Suklabaidya began the proceedings by reviewing the Action Taken Report on the decisions of the previous DISHA meeting.
While expressing satisfaction with the progress achieved, he urged officials to sustain momentum and resolve any pending issues swiftly.
On infrastructure, the MP emphasised accelerating road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), stating that connecting every unlinked habitation with quality roads must remain a top priority.
He directed PWD engineers to expedite all ongoing works in every Legislative Assembly Constituency under his parliamentary jurisdiction and to complete pending surveys in uncovered areas without delay.
Turning to the Jal Jeevan Mission, Suklabaidya highlighted the importance of achieving universal access to clean and safe drinking water.
He stressed the need for strict quality control in execution to ensure sustainability.
Reviewing the status of healthcare infrastructure, he discussed staffing and equipment availability at the District Hospital and other health facilities, stressing the need for better preparedness and uninterrupted public service delivery.
He also reviewed progress under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in both rural and urban areas and asked officials to stick to timelines so that all eligible beneficiaries receive their allotted housing assistance without delay.
Addressing the issue of infrastructure damage due to overlapping projects, Suklabaidya directed the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to immediately repair roads impacted by AMRUT pipeline work, Jal Jeevan Mission activities, and PWD operations, stating that prompt action was crucial for restoring connectivity and effective service delivery.
In his remarks, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha appreciated the district’s developmental pace and called for stronger emphasis on the education sector—from Anganwadi centres to higher education institutions—and on welfare schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Nijut Moina.
He called for transparency and greater awareness generation so that beneficiaries clearly understand and access available schemes.
Silchar MLA Dipayan Chakraborty echoed these sentiments and praised the administration’s proactive approach.
He called for reduced procedural delays, balanced attention to both urban and rural areas, and improved civic amenities in municipal wards.
He urged PRI and MC members to play an active role in monitoring and implementation.
Earlier in the meeting, a detailed PowerPoint presentation showcased the district’s progress under flagship schemes such as MGNREGA, PMGSY, Amrit Sarovar, MPLADS, Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, and others.
Developments in rural electrification, installation of smart meters, and road projects in Udharbond, Sonai, Lakhipur, and Katigorah were also reviewed.
The meeting also examined departmental performances across sectors including Food and Civil Supplies, Forest, Health, Education, Social Welfare, Public Health Engineering, Agriculture, Sports, Irrigation, and Labour.
Departmental officials and field staff provided updates and responded to queries raised by the MPs and MLAs.
In his concluding remarks, Suklabaidya lauded the district administration’s dedication but reminded all present of their duty to the public.
“Government schemes are meant to serve the people. Every rupee spent must translate into real benefits,” he said. “Officials must utilise resources optimally, monitor progress regularly, and ensure that no deserving citizen is left behind.”
The meeting was also attended by Neihat Haolai, ACS, Assistant Commissioner and in-charge Deputy CEO, Cachar Zilla Parishad; Bonnykha Chetia, ACS, Assistant Commissioner and District Mission Coordinator; Deepa Das, ACS, Assistant Commissioner and in-charge DDIPR, Barak Valley Zone; Anjali Kumari, ACS, Assistant Commissioner and in-charge District Social Welfare, among other senior officials.
