RCD minister reviews devpt projects, pre-flood preparedness in Buxar

Buxar: Minister of road construction department (RCD) and Buxar district in-charge, Nitin Nabin, reviewed ongoing development projects of various departments, including health, education, water resources, and disaster management on Friday.
He instructed the Buxar DM to expedite action on the demands raised by members of the 20-point programme committee.
The minister also assessed pre-flood preparedness, anti-erosion measures, embankment protection works, boat repairs, and the availability of emergency supplies such as polyethylene sheets and motor boats in the district. Officials were directed to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of these preparations.
Nabin further reviewed key initiatives under the education and health departments. He inquired about the implementation of mid-day meals, the condition of toilets in govt schools, the establishment of community libraries, and the status of other welfare schemes. He instructed officials to carry out surprise inspections to ensure effective implementation.
In a separate directive, the minister asked the Buxar SP to take swift steps to improve the district's traffic management system. He emphasised the need for developing alternative parking facilities to ease congestion.
MLAs Munna Tiwari, Vishwanath Ram, and Ajit Kumar Singh, along with the Buxar DM Vidya Nand Singh, all 20-point committee members, and senior officials, were present during the meeting.
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