Zuber Ansari
India

09-Oct-2025 12:00 AM 482

Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain has emphasized that the foundation of a developed state lies in the development of rural areas. He stated that alongside infrastructure development, the effective implementation of beneficiary-oriented schemes in rural regions must be ensured by District Collectors and Chief Executive Officers. Additionally, active public participation must be encouraged in ongoing sanitation and environmental protection campaigns in villages. He urged officials to work in alignment with the core principles of good governance and Antyodaya (upliftment of the last person).

Shri Jain was addressing the Rural Development session on the second day of the Collector-Commissioner Conference. The conference laid special emphasis on inclusive planning for the redevelopment of prosperous villages and development blocks. Strengthening the revenue of panchayats was also discussed.