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Seethakka stresses accountability at panchayati raj meet

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Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Dr Danasari Anasuya aka Seethakka asserted her commitment to enforce strict accountability in official duties, emphasizing the need to transform villages into exemplary models.
Speaking at a review meeting with District Panchayati Officers (DPOs) held at the Rural Drinking Water Supply Centre in Erramanzil, Seethakka outlined her vision for the department’s progress.
She noted that while she is empathetic towards employees’ issues, there would be no tolerance for negligence. Joined by department Secretary Lokesh Kumar and Director Srijana, the minister reviewed development projects, sanitation, drinking water supply and utilization of funds across districts.
During the three-and-a-half-hour session, Seethakka urged officials to ensure clean and green villages and to provide essential amenities to rural communities.
She highlighted the importance of safe drinking water for anganwadi centres, government schools and SC/ST colonies and instructed regular testing of water quality. She also emphasized coordinating with headmasters and Panchayati secretaries to resolve water issues promptly.
“Rural development is at the core of our government’s agenda. DPOs must take pride in serving villages, treating their work as a responsibility rather than just a job,” she said.
Seethakka instructed DPOs to conduct fortnightly reviews with their teams and submit reports, stressing timely action plans to address local challenges. She urged them to identify unique ways to leave a positive mark on the department, adding that her leadership views the Panchayati Raj system as a family dedicated to improving rural lives.
Seethakka highlighted Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s appreciation of the department’s efforts in ensuring sanitation and greenery in villages, reminding officials of the need to sustain momentum before summer.
She called for an action plan to prevent water scarcity and reiterated the importance of timely salary disbursements to sanitation workers and multipurpose workers, now being processed directly through the Panchayati Raj Commissioner’s office.
Department Secretary Lokesh Kumar issued directives to address sanitation issues, warning that Panchayati secretaries would be held accountable for drainage problems.
Commissioner Srijana urged officials to improve time management and maintain daily interaction with rural residents to address their needs efficiently.
Seethakka concluded by expressing happiness in heading a department closely tied to people’s lives. She stressed the need for field visits and innovative approaches to ensure that the Panchayati Raj Department continues to make a significant impact.

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