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Work diligently, be accountable to the public : CM Bhupesh Baghel instructs officials

Raipur (thestates.news) | Chairing a review meeting of officials in Pratappur today, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that the officers should stay steadfast in their duties and be accountable to the public. Negligence in work will not be tolerated in any case. Chief Minister Mr. Baghel had reached Pratappur after visiting Pratappur assembly constituency yesterday as part of his meet-and-greet campaign. Highlighting the problem of scarcity of water in the area, Chief Minister said that special attention should be paid to replenish depleting groundwater. Urban Administration and Development Minister Dr. Shiv Kumar Dahariya, School Education Minister Dr. Premsai Singh Tekam, and Additional Chief Secretary Subrat Sahoo were present in the meeting organized at Pratappur Circuit House.

He stressed on completing the works under ‘Narva’ expeditiously to prevent streams and drains from dying in summers. Besides, rain water harvesting system should be installed in the government buildings in Pratappur. Pointing out that Surajpur is the first district after Raipur city, where there is no water up to 800 feet; he has asked the officials concerned to pay attention towards water recharging.