Karwar: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayat, Dr. Dilish Shashi, has issued strict instructions to ensure that all file records and attendance registers in government offices are maintained in an organised and disciplined manner. He cautioned officials against any form of negligence in this regard. He was presiding over a developmental review meeting held on Tuesday at the Taluk Panchayat hall.
Dr. Shashi stated that officers at the Taluk and Gram Panchayat levels, along with staff from various departments, must conduct monthly inspections of government schools, Anganwadi centres and government hostels within their respective jurisdictions. He emphasised that special attention must be given to cleanliness, quality of food, staff work discipline and attendance records, ensuring that no complaints arise — a responsibility that lies directly with the concerned officials.
He reviewed the steps taken by the Education Department to improve students’ academic levels and learning outcomes, and also offered necessary suggestions. He further instructed officials to ensure smooth distribution of meals under the Akshara Dasoha scheme without any interruption.
Speaking about hostels functioning under the Departments of Backward Classes Welfare and Social Welfare, Dr. Shashi stressed that children’s safety must be the top priority. He directed Taluk-level officers to visit hostels at least once a month, submit reports, review basic facilities, biometric systems, attendance and food quality, and also interact with the children to understand their concerns.
Dr. Shashi said that the Department of Women and Child Development must regularly submit reports to the Zilla Panchayat regarding expenditure, ongoing projects and other developmental works. Similarly, all departments must present timely reports on development activities, staff shortages, expenditure and other related issues.
He instructed that the solid waste disposal unit must clear as much accumulated waste as possible within the next two months and ensure proper tax collection from houses, shops and hotels based on expenditure requirements. Under the Swachh Complex Unit, the utilisation and maintenance of sanitation vehicles must also be carried out effectively.
Regarding the NREGA scheme, he said that better coordination between Gram Panchayats, the Forest Department and the Horticulture Department is essential to achieve the annual targets. Gram Panchayats where the progress of works is slow must take immediate steps and submit reports to the Zilla Panchayat.
He added that e-KYC progress must be improved, and information on issues faced by labourers should be communicated to the ZP.
The meeting was attended by ZP Deputy Secretary M.S. Allah Bakhsh, Project Director Kareem Asadi, Chief Planning Officer Som Shekhar Mesta, Chief Accounting Officer Anand Habib, Taluk Panchayat Administrative Officer Dayanand Naik and Executive Officer Devaraj Hittalakoppa, along with other Taluk and Gram Panchayat officials and staff.