Visit to Kanksa block - pictures

Sub-divisional health, ICDS and sanitation meeting for Durgapur Asansol Subdivisions. Decided that all PHC and upward health unit to prepare AWP by 30th June and 100 % ICDS centres must achieve total weighment by July 2010.

Pond excavated in Malandhibi in Kanksa under NREGA, local GP has been advised to do afforestation and fruit tree plantation on the pattern of Khandghosh. ICDS Cebtre in Tilakchandrapur GP at Sundinaran visited at 9.20 am. Only 5 out of 43 children were present, rest reportedly left to change dress (?). food quality is good, but attendance needs improvement. Child on the lap is under Grade II as per weighing reports. Sabhapati assured to construct new building. Worker is efficient.

This boy is not regular in attendance and not also weighed earlier. At two years he is only 8.5 Kgs, falling under GradeII. There are more than 50% such children not covered by ICDS services. We need to activate the system.

River Kunur in Kanksa - may be lifeline to the block

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.....

Decisions in SD level Health & ICDS meeting at Asansol Durgapur

Meeting of Asansol Durgapur Subdivisions held on 14th May 2010, with following decisions :-

• UC of all the funds related to RKS, Untied funds and Maintenance grants at SC, PHC, BPHC and RH shall be submitted by 31st May 2010 upto 2008-09. All RKS at different levels shall prepare need based annual budget and work plan for 2010-11 and submit the same to CMOH by 15th June 2010, considering the funds as per allocation norms shall be alloted plus unspent balance is available. This should be based on actual field verification, to upgrade the quality and accesibility of services as per Statndard Treatment Protocol (STP). In case of major repairs in hospital or residential buildings not covered under the available funds, sanction can be obtained from the Govt on submission of plan & estimates.
• All PHCs must identify services to be provided by them based on availability of manpower, demand etc and take endeavour to start those services from June 2010 positively. Necessary fund budgeting must be done as above.
• RKS meetings shall hencforth be held on 15th or 16th of each month from 2.30 pm onwards in the hospital premises only. Regular meetings shall be held where fund position, hospital indicators, MO wise performance, diagnsotic facility wise performance and NRHM reports must be placed for review.
• For petty repairs, electrical manitenance and sanitation etc each RKS shall enlist annual maintenance providers.
• Expenditure on Medical items out of RKS fund should be improved.
• GP based mobile health camp to be improved through public awareness and regualrity of MOs.
• All Sub Centres where civil work is complete or likely to be completed must be inaugurated within 30th June 2010, ensuring operationalisation of services.
• Sanitation :- Mass meetings at GP level in May 2010 to prepare for Nirmal Puruskar.
• ICDS :- Target for >90% weighing efficiency by June 2010, including taking weight at door step. Necessary machines aleady supplied by CHCMI should be used to cover 0-6 month children.
• Rate of malnourishment to be brought below 10 % by the end of this year.
• CDPOs shall share MIS and indicators with BDOs and Sabhapaties on regular basis.
• 3rd Saturday convergence meetings at Sub Centres and 4th Saturday meetings at GP must be held regularly.

Health Meeting for Katwa Kalna deferred on 21st May 2010

Sub-Divisional Health ICDS meeting will now be held on 21st May 2010 instead of 12th May 2010 for unaviodable circumstances.

Paddy Thrashing at Tarkona

Machine shown here costs only Rs 2500 per piece. Hire charges are Rs 60 per day. It can be good item for non credit input under SGSY or grants under SCP to SHGs. I did thrashing of some paddy, it is exciting.

Good Practices on NREGA in Khandghosh - well done

Fruit Plantation along the side of newly excavated pond

Pucca ghat at Rasbehari Bose Birth Place.

Spar to protect against river erosion at Rawtari

Field visit in Khandhghosh - One of the best in development works

I visited seven sites covering six GPs of Khandhghosh Block along with ADM general, Sabhapati and BDO from 9 am to 2.30 pm, touring extensively. Ongoing schemes under NREGA, PMGSY, NRHM, MsDP, SSM and IAY were inspected. Details and photographs follows. Plans to visit other blocks next week in Asansol Subdivision.

2. Subdivisional health ICDS meeting for Katwa & Kalna will be held at Katwa-I block at 10.30 hrs on 12th May 2010 for both the Subdivisions and that of Asansol Durgapur at Srijani Durgapur at 10.30 hrs on 14th May 2010.

3. I plan to visit Andal block office on 17th May 2010 at 13.00 hrs before my meeting at SD Hospital Durgapur at 2.30 hrs.

4. I shall make extensive field visit in Kanksa starting at 08.30 hrs till 10.15 hrs. BDO Kanksa to please note. Details we have discussed.

5. Video Conference with SDOs at 4 pm on 14th will be held as scheduled. ADMs to prepare agenda notes and remain present at VC room at Burdwan. I'll attend at SDO Durgapur office.