Narendra Modi calls for making Gujarat malnutrition-free
concluding session of seventh 'Chintan Shibir' here, Mr Modi said the government will have to take up the challenge of freeing Gujarat from the clutches of malnutrition.
He said to achieve this goal, a healthy competition of growth at the taluka level must be encouraged.
Mr Modi emphasised the need to take up voters awareness campaign in the state to strengthen democratic institutions at the grassroots level.
''The progress made by Gujarat is being discussed and hailed in all over the country. Now it is the responsibility of the Team Gujarat to maintain this reputation,'' he said.
He said a Mission Manglam, launched at the taluka level, will ensure a comprehensive development of poor people in the state.
The concept of holding annual camp of the entire Council of Ministers and senior bureaucrats at different venues, away from the state capital and daily administrative chores, amidst some serene surrounding dawn-to-dusk for several days for introspection, was conceived by the Chief Minister. Mr Modi ensures he himself remains present in as many sessions as possible.
The 'Shibir' ended this evening with Mr Modi felicitating some officials for their good work.
Meanwhile, a report from Palanpur said Mehsana Collector Ajay Bhadu was presented the Best Collector' award.
The award comprised a citation and a purse of Rs 51,000. Apart from that, Rs 20 lakh was granted for taking up new projects in the district.
Mehsana topped the list of the districts in the state for giving plots to poor people, improving delivery of citizen's services and redressal of public grievances.
