Union Minister Reviews Development Progress in Palamu District

L Murugan Directs Officials to Improve Aspirational District Parameters

Key Points:

• Minister finds progress below NITI Aayog benchmarks in review meeting
• Health, education, and agriculture sectors need coordination boost
• Delta ranking of 44 in education sector requires immediate attention

MEDININAGAR – Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L Murugan reviewed Palamu’s development progress.

DC Shashi Ranjan briefed about district geography. Officials presented sector-wise updates.

“Current progress doesn’t match required standards,” the minister observed.

Healthcare Progress

Institutional deliveries exceed 90%. The focus remains on reducing maternal mortality.

Officials discussed malnutrition measures. Better coordination between departments needed.

Education Concerns

The minister addressed dropout rates. Officials tasked with bringing students back.

Current delta ranking needs improvement. Special focus on classes 5 and 6 required.

Infrastructure Development

Reviews covered water, housing schemes. Internet connectivity needs enhancement.

MP Vishnu Dayal Ram attended the meeting. Officials received strict implementation directives.