MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada district minister Kota Shrinivas Poojari on Tuesday directed all gram panchayats to take action against merchants if they are found overcharging for groceries and other food items.
Holding a video conference with the presidents and panchayat development officers (PDO) of selected gram panchayats of Puttur, Sullia and Belthangady taluks in Dakshina Kannada district, Poojari said he had received many complaints about merchants in rural areas charging more for groceries, fruits and vegetables.
“We get complaints from villagers that many shops have been charging more than the actual price of commodities. Hence, all gram panchayats should keep a tab on all shops in their respective jurisdictions and take necessary action,” Poojari said.
He called upon all gram panchayat members to help Asha workers to conduct door to door health survey.
“Gram panchayat members should visit houses in their jurisdiction along with Asha workers for the second phase of health survey. Gram panchayat presidents and members should take up initiatives to create awareness and instil confidence in people to make the lockdown successful. Each gram panchayat has been sanctioned Rs 20,000 for Covid19 related works. This can be utilised for awareness programmes and also for Asha workers’ emergency expenses,” Poojari said.
After reviewing various development works related to MGNREGS and drinking water projects, the minister said the government will sanction permission to dig borewells in villages based on the necessity.
Holding a video conference with the presidents and panchayat development officers (PDO) of selected gram panchayats of Puttur, Sullia and Belthangady taluks in Dakshina Kannada district, Poojari said he had received many complaints about merchants in rural areas charging more for groceries, fruits and vegetables.
“We get complaints from villagers that many shops have been charging more than the actual price of commodities. Hence, all gram panchayats should keep a tab on all shops in their respective jurisdictions and take necessary action,” Poojari said.
He called upon all gram panchayat members to help Asha workers to conduct door to door health survey.
“Gram panchayat members should visit houses in their jurisdiction along with Asha workers for the second phase of health survey. Gram panchayat presidents and members should take up initiatives to create awareness and instil confidence in people to make the lockdown successful. Each gram panchayat has been sanctioned Rs 20,000 for Covid19 related works. This can be utilised for awareness programmes and also for Asha workers’ emergency expenses,” Poojari said.
After reviewing various development works related to MGNREGS and drinking water projects, the minister said the government will sanction permission to dig borewells in villages based on the necessity.
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