The public representatives of the municipal bodies should not see their role as just a post, but adopt it as a mission of public service. Everyone has to ensure that the benefits of the schemes and works of the triple engine government reach the person standing at the last end of the society. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami gave this advice to the mayors of municipal corporations and presidents of municipal councils in the city se dialogue program at the Chief Servant House on Tuesday evening. He emphasized that the body office should not only be an administrative unit, but it should be developed as a service center, so that every citizen comes there with full confidence without hesitation. Also told the body heads to make transparency, accountability and honesty the key to their working style.
In this program organized by the Urban Development Department, Chief Minister Dhami expected the body heads to monitor those works themselves, in which there is a high possibility of corruption. Vigilance at the administrative level can become the biggest guarantee of good governance. The civic chiefs should adopt a zero tolerance policy towards corruption and send a clear message to the officers and employees that corrupt practices will not be tolerated at any level. He said that our responsibility is not only to remain in power, but the real responsibility is to serve the public.
Municipal bodies are the soul of cities
The Chief Minister also listened to the problems of the mayors and municipal heads during a conversation with them. He said that municipal corporations and municipalities are the soul of any city. Apart from providing basic facilities to the public, they play an important role in deciding the condition and direction of the city. He said that a lot still remains to be done in urban areas. The problem of water drainage still persists in many cities. There is a need to improve garbage management in cities. The civic bodies will also have to work seriously in the direction of traffic control and environmental protection.
The government will provide all possible assistance to the civic bodies
The Chief Minister said that efforts will have to be made with determination to face the challenges of the civic areas. He also assured that the government is committed to providing all possible assistance to the civic bodies. The Chief Minister also mentioned other schemes including Swachh Bharat Mission, strengthening infrastructure for urban areas, Smart City Mission, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Amrit Mission, PM Swanidhi.
He also threw light on Uniform Civil Code, strict anti-copying law, strict land law, strict anti-riot law, strict law to prevent forced conversion, steps taken to preserve cultural values and demography.
Three web portals launched
The Chief Minister also launched three web portals prepared by the Urban Development Department for women self-help groups. He said that women power is the biggest strength of the state. Women power has an important role in making Uttarakhand a leading state. In the program, Dehradun Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal, Mayors of all Municipal Corporations, Presidents of Municipal Councils and other public representatives, Urban Development Secretary Nitesh Kumar Jha and departmental officers were present.
Announcements made by the Chief Minister
The offices of municipal bodies will be digital.
Silver Jubilee Parks will be built in the municipal areas.
Wedding zones will be created in all the bodies.
Will request the Center to untied the tied fund.
Training program will be conducted for establishment of 10 hi-tech hair salons and parlors in each Municipal Corporation, five in Municipal Council and three in Nagar Panchayat area.
