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GOVERNMENT OF OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER BARPETA (TRANSFORMATION & DEVELOPMENT BRANCH)

MINUTES OF DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 06-09-2019 AT 11-00 AM IN THE CONFERENCE HALL OF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE BARPETA

'fhe list ofofficers present is enclosed at Annexure-l .

The meeting was presided over by Sri Munindra Sarma ACS, Deputy Commissioner, Barpeta.

Welcorning all the officer's present DC initiated sector wise discussion with regards to progress of different

schemes as follows:

1. Water Resource:- The meeting reviewed the progress of different schemes taken up by the

water Resource deptt. through power point presentation. The Executive Engineer, Water Resource

department informed that during 2017 -18, a total of 4 (four) Nos. of schemes and during 20 l 8- 19, a total

of l0 (ten) Nos. of schemes have been taken up under SDRF all of which are nearing completion and

expected to be completed by Oct.l20l9. He also informed about 4 Nos. of ongoing schemes under

NABARD (RIDF) with a likely date of completion by 3111012019. The Deputy Commissioner, Barpeta

asked the Ex. Engineer to ensure completion all the works within the time stipulated. DC asked the

officer to submit a letter to the concerned Circle Officers with a copy to DC, Barpeta to resolve the issues relating to demarcation of land as some of the SOPD schemes could not be rolled out in time In a query from the Chairman, Ex. Engineer, Water Resource division informed that rising of bed level of Beki River and other tributaries is the main cause of the Highest flood level this year after

2004 with devastation of many embankments in the district. The Deputy Commissioner, Barpeta asked the Ex. Engineer, Water Resource division to schedule a programme for a joint visit on the site of

effected embankments during recent flood. The Ex. Engineer, Water Resource informed the house about taking up of proposal of 3 (three) nos. of Sluice Gates at Mora ChowlKhowa embankmerrt along with repairing of embankment at Sitoli damaged by the recent flood of Bhelengi River together with construction of a bigger embankment at Chasra.

2. P.W.D (WR):-The meeting reviewed different schemes taken up by the PWD (R/R) through power point presentation with some pictorial evidence of different PMGSY Roads affected during

recent flood. The Ex. Engineer, PWD (R/R) division informed that as per instructions from the Govt., a

road data is being prepared against the roads which would be completed by next 5 years for necessary maintenance.

Referring to a discussion held in the last DDC meeting, District Development Commissioner, Barpeta, requested the Ex. Engineer, PWD (R/R) Division to submit a proposal for allotment of land to all Circle Officers with a copy to DC, Barpeta for construction of one Helipad Centre at each of the Revenue Circle area.

The Ex. Engineer, PWD (R/R) division informed about sanction of Rs. 89.00 lakh for renovation of 1.8 km of the PWD road from "Tihu Lochima to Dr. Jinaram Das via Kalatoli" for which an estimate was prepared prior to flood. As informed by EE, the recent flood affected badly many parts of the road for which a survey is going on to assess the actual damage. DC asked the Ex. Engineer to take immediate steps for renovation of the road out of the fund so far sanctioned. Page l2

DC also asked BDO concerned to start construction of the agriculture Ring bundh with a sanctioned amount ofRs. 40.00 lakh which is immediately required for protection of Kalatoli area from the erosion of Buradia River. The meeting appreciated Ex. Engineer, PWD (RtR) division for introduction ofa new Plastic

Technology while constructing the road starting from "Major Char ldgah to Khotiamari Joint Bazar" that has created good public impact for its quality & asked the officer to use the technology for more projects. 3. PWD (Building) :-The meeting reviewed progress of different construction works taken up by PWD (B) Division. AEE, PWD (B), Barpeta informed that the Construction of Judicial Building will

be completed by March,20l0 & handing over ofthe newly constructed Family Court building would be initiated soon after completion of the electrical works. He also informed about the progress of construction ofdifferent office buildings ofthe Circle Officers that is expected to be completed within 2

months. The meeting also reviewed the progress of3 schemes under Signature Projects. 4. Agriculture:- i. KCC: The District Agriculture Officer, Barpeta informed that although Govt did not communicate any physical target for this year under KCC, a total of 3158 nos proposals have been

sponsored to different banks out of which sanction could be received against 2632 cases only with financial involvement of Rs. 991.1I Lakh only. On the other hand the information conradicts widr LDM's

report. DC expressed conc€m upon poor performance in distibution KCC loan & asked DAO & LDM to take

necesary initiatives & involve VLEW to achieve $e target. As reported by DAO most of the sponsored cases of

loan have not been sanctioned by bank concemed rcsulting in poor achievement. DC also asked DAO to fumish a

bank wise list of sponsored cases under KCC to DDC who will in tum liaise with LDM to resolve the difficulties.

ii. Soil Testing Laboratory: In a query from the chair, DAO informed fiat Gort has already

conveyed sanction of Rs. I .50 Crore for establishment ofone Soil Testing laboraory for which tender was floated &

inauguration for dre same would be initiated within November,20l9.

iii. Soil H€alth Card: DAO informed that a total of 42568 nos of Soil Health Cards have been

issued among dre farmen by the third party who was engaged for the purpose against 19082 nos of physical arget

during 20 I 9-20.

iv. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana @MFBY): The officer informed that financial support

provided to 27830 nos loanee & non loanee farmen suffering crop losVdamage arising out of unforeseen events

under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) against 21 000 nos ofphysical arget during tle year.

v. Chief Ministers Samagra Gram Unnyan Yojana(CMSGUY): The official informed that

271 nos ofu'acton have already been distrib*ed among the farmen & distribution of anotlrer 400 nos of tracton is

under process.

vi. Siltation: DAO informed that around 1500 Hectares ofcultivated land into river bank covering 139 villages has badly been affected due to siltation by recent flmd creaiing serious thrcat to food secwity &

increasing the vulnerability ofrural poor. In this regard a proposal has been sent io Gol,t for consideration of fund for desilation.

vii. DC asked 8re officer io inform the Golt about vacancy position of different posts. A copy of

tie same to be submited to DC immediarely. viii. DC further asked DAO to assess the quantum of crops damaged & the nos of farmers affected with detrimental affects by the recent flood.

5. Health Services:-The Joint Director, Health Services, Barpeta informed that sanction has

already been communicated by Govt for Construction of 2 nos of 100 bedded Hospital at Sorbhog and

Pathsala for which a plot of land measuring 100 bighas would be required. On the other hand tender has already been floated for the same. page l3

6. Dairy Development:-The Deputy Director, Dairy informed that a Dairy processing plant is being established at Goliya,/Howly shortly. He stated that 2 units of Rapid Milk Coolers (RMC) would

be installed at the existing BMC Buildings available at Baghmara and Kayakuchi for which the Director, Dairy Dev. issued order for supply and installation of Machineries under RKVy 201 g- | 9. He also informed about selection of 4 Nos of Dairy co-operative societies for induction of Cottage Dairy Unit.

Depuff commissioner, Barpeta asked the Dy. Director, Dairy to schedure a programme for a joint visit for the proposed RMC and asked him to take necessary measures for fodder cultivauon ro

boost Milk production. DC also asked the officer to link the farmers with Amul Co-operative societies, so that the farmers get their actual benefits for their production.

The Divisional Manager, NABARD also informed the house in details about the credit linkage facilities with zero percent int€rest for fodder production & asked the officer to make wide publicity among the farmers to avail the opportunities.

7. PWD (State Road):-The meeting reviewed the progress of different schemes implemented by (S/R) PWD division. In a query from the Chair, the Ex. Engineer, PWD(S/R) informed thar a revised estimate for utility shifting of electrical post for the proposed construction of Railway over bridge at Simlaguri has been submitted to the Chief Engineer for sanction of addition fund of Rs. 2. i 7 crore as per the estimate furnished by ASEB. He informed that Govt. earlier conveyed sanction of Rs. 0.37 crore for the same which will not suffice as per the estimation ofASEB. However, shifting of posts are gorng on.

The matter of construction of huge quantities of speed breakers across the Barpeta Bhawanipur Road via Kayakuchi was also focused in the meeting which creates inconvenience to gre commuters. The Deputy Commissioner asked the oflicers to submit a detailed report within 7 days stating the reason for construction of unnecessary speed Breakers across the road. He also asked the officer to take necessary steps for protection of both sides of the road by using paver blocks as there developed some damages in many parts due to recent flood. The officer informed that the recent flood caused healy damage of the road starting from Barpeta Road to Bashbari road leading to Manas Sanctuary but renovation of the same could not be initiated due to land acquisition problem in spite of sanction of fund under Assam Road Maintenance Fund : 2016-2017. However, Govt has been communicated to pay the compensation to roll out the projects. The Deputy Commissioner asked the officer to ensure completion ofthe remaining works under SDRF and pMGSy at the earliest possible. 8' Fisheries:- The meeting reviewed progress of different schemes under Fishery sector. The Chairman asked the officer to submit all the Iist of beneficiaries under RIDF, ApART, Blue Revolution etc & asked DDC & spo to make joint a verification accompanied by DFDO to ascertain correcr implementation in the proper way. DC further asked the officer to take effective steps to increase fish production to meet the demand & develop fish cultLrte in paddy fields rhrough protectivc 1)easurcs against adverse el'lects of flood conlrol elc. 9. Krishi vikash Kendra:- The Senior Scientist and Head of K.V.K, Barpeta informed that a Horticulture Nursery is going to be established shortly in the district out of budgeted amount of Rs. 15.00 Laki. He also informed that a Mashroom house is going on. l0'soil Conservation: The meeting reviewed the progress of3 different schemes execution of which is going on. The Chairman asked D.O to submit details ofnrnning schemes & asked DDC & SpO !o conduct a lield visit of all fre IWMP projects to asceftain actual work done. Do was also asked to an-ange DLC meehng in connection with implementation of lWMp projects immediately. ll'Town & Country Planning: Deputy Director, T&CP informed that all the selected Consultancres have been asked to produce item wise rates against each project to finalize the firm for issuing order for Page l4

preparation of DPR. Meanwhile, a total of 8 firms out of l5 selected firms have submitted their rates. DC asked the officer to arrange a meeting to open the tender with preparation of Comparative Statement.\

12.Public Health Engineering: The Chairman asked the EE, PHE to submit the status report of PWSS which are functioning & not functioning with a detailed reasons before the next DDC meeting. EE, PHE informed that Arsenic in groundwater has been detected in some villages in . It is becoming an emerging issue in the water supply and health sectors. Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a worldwide problem due to its detrimental effects on health. These effects range from skin ailments through to serious diseases such as Cancer etc. In order to deal the matter, Govt will distribute Arsenic Removal Table Top Pitchers & accordingly concerned Inspector of Schools/ DEEO, Joint Director of Health Services & DSWO have been asked to submit the list of 800 nos of educational institutions, 59 nos of Health Institutions & list of l8l4 nos of AWCs respectively from among the identified village list copy of which has already been submitted. 13. Irrigation: The Chairman reviewed progress of different schemes under Inigation, Sorbho, pathsala & Sarupeta Division. EE, Sorbhog informed that payment against 3 nos of completed schemes under SOPD was not made as Govt sought for an Inspection Report from DC level for which a separate communication was made. DC assured to arange for Inspection of the same accordingly. Refering to a public allegation regarding non supply of irrigated water to paddy field, DC asked EE, Pathsala to Submit a detailed report about the status of irrigation schemes with reasons for its non functioning. l4.Agriculture Engineering: In a query from the Chair, AEE ( Agril), Sorbhog informed that 80 out of 142 nos of 2 HP Motor could be installed at Farmers' fields sanctioned under RIDF as the present load capacity is not sufficient, DC asked AEE to forward the list of applicants to ASEB for taking immediate action to enhance the load capacity accordingly. l5.ASEB: The EE, ASEB, Pathsala informed that status of power supply would be better in pathsala area as a new Feeder from Barnagar Grid Station is going to be started soop. The EE, ASEB, Barpeta informed that a new Grid Station would be started soon at Barpeta to be managed from with tapping station at Howly which will improve the power scenario. He furtheirequested DC-, Ii-arpeta to a plot allot of land at Barpeta for the proposed construction of a Sub Station. tjC asked the officer to submit a proposal accordingly. l6.Miscellaneous: Flood Damage Report: DC stated that as per direction from PMO office a Central Team of Officers recently visited Barpeta district to assess the damage & devastation caused by the recent wave of floods for which a report is to be submitted by all the concerned departments detailing the damage devastation. & But the report as furnished by .orc of the departments are not as per prescribed norms which must be reviewed & re-submitted at the earliest. He further requested EE, PwD ( R/R, S/R), EE, wR, DFDO etc. to resubmit the proposals properly in consultation with the Election officer, Barpeta who will extend cooperation to ihe officers.

The meeting ended with a Vote of Thanks from the Chair.

(Munindra Deputy Barpeta.$ Memo No. B DD-68 l /20 I 8/N1 inutes/D DC /203 -206- A Date:-:,,4*(l-2-O19 Copy to:- | ' The Commissioner Lower Assam Division, - I for favour of kind information. 2' The Staff officer to the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, , Ghy-6 for kind appraisal to the Chief Secretary. 3' The PS to the Addl. Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, T & D Depn. Dispur, Guwahati-6 for kind appraisal to the Principal Secretary. Attendance Register of the D.D.C meeting held on 06/0912019 at Conference Hall of D.C's office Barpeta Sl no Name Desienation I Munindra Sarma. A.C.S Deputy Commissioner, Barpeta 2 Dr. Babul Saharia, A.C.S District Dev. Commissioner, Barpeta 3 Dulal Dev Nath, A.C.S Addl. Deputy Commissioner, Barpeta 4 Apurba Kr. Nath, A.C.S Assistant Commissioner office of SDO (Civil) Bajali

5 M.D.Arambam. A.C.S AC, Barpeta 6 Dr. Hikmat Ahmed CM & HO. Barpeta Raiib Kr. Medhi DPM, NHM,Barpeta 8 Pradip Dutta Divisional officer, Barpeta soil conversation Div. 9 Pradip Dutta Baruah Deputy director, Dairy dev. Nalbari Zone, Nalbari l0 Aher Ali DFO. Social Forest Div Bameta ll Dr. Manoranian Das Dist. A.H. & Vety officer, Barpeta t2 S.U. Ahmed A.E.E. (Aeri), Sorbhog 13 Pratul Sharma A,E.E. (Agri), Pathsala l4 Krishna Kanta Pathak Dist. Agri. Officer, Barpeta l5 Dr. Arup Kumar Deka Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, Barpeta l6 Shahedur Zaman AEE (WRD) t1 II Pulak Choudhary E.E, WRD, Barpeta l8 Bharat Ch. Das E.E, PWD,( R.R) Divn., Barpeta t9 Partha Pratim Das AE, PWD, Barpeta SR Div 20 Atul Ch. E.E Bameta state road Divn. Barpeta 2l Rai Pratim Das AGM. APDCL. Pathsala 22 Kamal L. Bavan E.E. Barpeta Div.(IRRG) Sorbhoe ZJa1 Arun Kr. Phukan AEE, PWD (Bldg) Barpeta 24 Nilamani Medhi E.E (lrrg.) Pathsala 25 Kishan Ranian Das D.F.D.O Barpeta 26 Debaleena Ray UNDP Consultant, Barpeta 27 Kaushik Deka CPM. Dav-NULM 28 Mintu Pathak City Proiect Manager, Day- NULM 29 Manoi Kr. Pathak For District sports officer 30 Jvotirmav Sen Deka AEE, Sarukhetri (M), sub-div 3l N.K. Adhikarv E.E, Irrigation, Bajali JZ1a Dimpal Das J.E. , PWD, Barpeta R.R. Division aa JJ Mrs. Purabi Sharma Planning and Statistical officer for LS. Barpeta 34 Wasim Akram JE, RMSA, Barpeta 35 Shah Sadullah Islam Irrigation, Pahumara, RuPahi Div' 36 Harendra Nath Das DIS, Barpeta (For DEEO'Egryg1g) 37 Wahedur Zaman JE(M) P.W.D Barpeta Sub-div 38 Lal Chand Ali JE. SSA Barpeta Beryg1n 39 S.S. Banikya LDM, UCO bank, 40 S.K. Dey DDM. NABARD Dtv 4l Pranial Pathak AEE- PHE. BarPeta Pathasala 42 Apurba Kr. RaY .l.E to AEE(Asri) ot-Health Servtces' uarpeta 43 Dr. T.N. Sarma Joint Director & 44 Phatik Bora Dy. Director,'l' qIalgIPgE- H.M.E 45 Rqhiqre Reortm Chairperson, 46 T onlr f)es AEE, PWD(Mech) H.M.B, HowlY 47 Bimal Karmakar Vice-Chairman,