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GUWAHATI :Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on his day long visit to Kamrup district today held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner, SP, heads of the departments and other stakeholders and took stock of the developmental works and prevailing law and order in the district. While chairing the meeting at the conference hall of the Integrated DC Office, Kamrup, the Governor took stock of the performance of all the departments. Moreover, he also took stock of the implementation of different schemes undertaken by the departments like health, education, agriculture, PHE, Social welfare, MGNREGA among others. He directed the district administration to take special initiatives to ensure that fruits of all government schemes reach the lowest strata of the society at the earliest. Deputy Commissioner, Kamrup Keerthi Jalli apprised the Governor of the several development works currently underway in the district. He also said that the district administration has been on its toes to extend the fruits of governance to all sections of the people of the district. Governor Kataria also took stock of the progress of the Amrit Sarovar Yojana and its impact on the public. He asked the officials to conduct meetings and interact with the villagers and get their feedback on the scheme. The Governor while reviewing the progress of the PMAY-G scheme said that since the scheme was undertaken to improve the living standard of the public said that district administration should take special initiatives for the same. The Governor also stressed that agriculture is one of the major contributors to the socio-economic development and therefore asked the DC and District Agricultural Officer to give proper training to the farmers so that they can practice multiple cropping in their lands. He also said that the farmers may also be taken to other states where twelve months crops are grown. He also opined that farmers should be motivated to take up crop cultivation which suits best with their climatic conditions. Fruits and vegetables can be grown using technological innovations. The Governor also said that along with their existing farm, farmers can create additional income through fish farming. He said that the youths can be involved for fishery expansion which will create job opportunities. He also met a delegation of Self-Help Groups (SHG) who demonstrated impressive creative skills in crafting products using recycled water hyacinths. The Governor also asked all the functionaries to be punctual and transparent in their dealings and contribute to the development of the district as well as for the State. SP, Kamrup Hitesh Ch Roy, gave an insight of the law and order situation prevailing in the district. The Governor stressed on the disposal of cyber crimes and also said that steps should be taken so that 100 percent punishment is given to the heinous crime offenders. The Governor also visited IIT-Guwahati and interacted with Officiating Director Prof. Parameswar K. Iyer, faculty members and students. He also appreciated the teachers for taking up a challenging task of rearing the students who are the future of the country. He also said that preparing the students for getting employment should not be the only agenda. Every student must contribute to the nation development by creating job opportunities for others. Interacting with the students, he asked them to take good care of their health and remain positive always. He appreciated their innovations and assured of all support for their development.
