Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari held a video conference

Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari held a video conference with the district collectors, SPs/CPs and reviewed the arrangements made for the Group III exams, progress in procurement of  paddy/cotton , starting of new nursing/paramedical colleges and the ongoing socio economic survey.

CS informed that around 5.36 lakh students are appearing for the Group 111 exams in 1401 test centres across the state.  She said that elaborate arrangements have been made by the TGPSC to conduct the exams in a flawless manner.  The collectors were told to repeat the success of conducting the Group I exams and ensure that the Group III exams are also conducted in a smooth and orderly manner. She directed the district collectors,  SPs and CPs to personally monitor and see that all arrangements are in place at all test centres and conduct examinations in a fool proof manner. 

TGPSC Chairman Mahender Reddy gave a brief overview of the arrangements made by the commission for the smooth conduct of the examinations.  He said that necessary instructions were issued to the Collectors and they have to see that all procedures are followed uniformly so that the exams can be conducted in a transparent and effective manner.

Referring to Paddy Procurement Centres, Chief Secretary said that bumper paddy harvest is expected and asked the district collectors to closely monitor the paddy arrival on a daily basis.  Regular meetings with the harvesters should be conducted to ensure that arrival of paddy is staggered as unprecedented harvest is expected this season.  The collectors were also asked to expedite purchases and transport paddy to godowns and also ensure quick  payment.  The special officers should also monitor the movement of paddy in their designated districts and address the gaps by providing necessary support to the staff and also instil confidence among the farmers.  All officers should compulsorily visit procurement centres daily. 

Chief Secretary also directed the collectors to complete the left over repair works for the newly sanctioned nursing / paramedical colleges in a time bound manner which are likely to be inaugurated soon.  She also complimented the collectors for the smooth conduct of the socio economic caste survey.  

DGP Jitender, Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, Secretary Agriculture Raghunandan Rao, Commissioner Civil Supplies DS Chowhan and other officials attended the video conference.