Deputy Secretary reviews aspirational district progress in Churachandpur
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

CCpur, June 29 2026: Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ganesh Nagaranjan, IFS, on Monday reviewed the progress of various development projects being implemented in Churachandpur district under the Aspirational District Programme of NITI Aayog.

A comprehensive review meeting was held at the DC's Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Churachandpur, which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, district officials and representatives of various line departments.

The meeting deliberated on the progress and achievements of the district across 39 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under five major socio-economic themes - Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion and Skill Development and Infrastructure.

Addressing the officials, Ganesh Nagaranjan stressed the need for timely interventions and stronger coordination among departments for effective implementation of the programme.

He highlighted the importance of regular monitoring, transparency, adherence to timelines and ensuring quality outcomes.

He instructed officials to proactively identify gaps and address challenges through a coordinated approach.

He also gave a patient hearing to grievances and suggestions raised during the meeting and assured that genuine concerns would be taken up with the concerned authorities.

Reaffirming the government's commitment towards inclusive growth, the Deputy Secretary stated that the Aspirational District Programme aims at achieving holistic development of the identified blocks.

Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar assured that necessary measures would be taken to closely monitor the progress of KPIs.

He directed the Project Director, District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), to play a proactive role in strengthening the implementation process.

Emphasising the importance of improving data entry and reporting mechanisms, the DC assured full cooperation from the district administration with available resources.

Later, the Deputy Secretary inspected the construction of a specialised health unit for women and children at Lamka South, one of the aspirational blocks recognised for its performance under the programme.

He was accompanied by DC Krishna Kumar, ADC Thangboi Gangte, Jangminlen Lupho, SDO/BDO Tuibong, Jameson Sehlal Hangsing, PD/DRDA, DLOs and officials of various departments.

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