Field visit to Block Khandhghosh

As indicated earlier, a team of officials including DM, ADM G, Sabhapati and BDO visited different sites of Khandhghosh Block on 9th May. In total, we have covered seven sites of six GPs. First we have visited the place called Raudara. The river Dwarkeswar threatens the very existence of this tiny village. We have seen the extensive damages caused by river erosion. The program under MGNREGA was contemplated and 5 Spars ( Bundh like structure) are under construction. Each spar is able to control erosion for 500 feet. The scheme value is more than Rs. 1 crore. It was very interesting to see more than 300 labours, mostly of same village working for the scheme. The water supplier was very old woman and found distributing water for labours. The medical camp was going on. Some labours were taking rest under rest shed which was constructed under the program. We had a talk with one labour. He said that he was getting Rs 100/ day as wage. He told that he spent some amount for his mother’s medical treatment and renovation of his house. The job card was not updated. We learnt that the new cards are not available. DNO and BDO please make arrangement. It is one of the model scheme and other blocks may emulate.

Next we went to Kendur Non-GPHQ sub-centre. The approach road was under construction under PMGSY program. The sub-centre is not started and it seems that ANM is not staying there as per norm. The centre shall be started immediately. The awareness slogans may be written on the wall. The surrounding area may be developed under NREGA Program and plantations may be done. BDO, please take necessary action.

MSK building is under construction at Pitamburpur, the birth place of Sh Rasbehari Bose. The pond was excavated under NREGA program and Pucca ghats were constructed. We were happy to see large numbers of children were enjoying the bath in the pond in the scorching sun.

In Dahuka village, the pond was excavated and fruit bearing trees were planted. Nirman Sahayak is very active. The children park is under construction near by pond. GUS is active in the village. The sub-centre was opened. The weighing machine was found dumped at the corner. It seems that it is not utilized for weighing of babies. The new weighing machines are distributed under CHCMI scheme. If necessary, BDO may assess the required quantity and inform the district.

The pond at Sondapukur was excavated and fruit bearing trees mainly mango and banana are planted.

We have visited one IAY house at Alladipur village. It is brick walled and plastering was not done due to want of fund. We have interacted with owner of house. She informed that she sold some of the goats to complete the house as Rs 35000/ which was allotted was not enough. She could not get the loan amount of Rs 20000 at DRI. Many bank branches are not sanctioning this loan and try to avoid. AEO ZP may request LBM and district coordinators of all banks to issue instruction to branches. No doubt that the block is doing well in NREGA. The following points be considered in future. 1. In many villages, large number of ponds were unexcavated. A comprehensive scheme may be drawn to excavate such ponds and do plantation. 2. The field channels are not maintained properly and cause wastage of water by seepage. Some of the schemes under NREGA- minor irrigation may be implemented on pilot basis. 3. If found successful, the spar construction may be started wherever the river erosion causes excessive damages. It is true that the weather was extremely hot that day, but we have enjoyed the field visit thoroughly as people have treated us nicely and interacted with team members with lot of enthusiasm. Team Khandhghosh is doing excellent work... ..... Big Kudos to TEAM KHANDHGHOSH.....