News: Divisional Commissioner Issues Advisory on Chandipura Virus

In a recent weekly review meeting at the district collectorate hall, Divisional Commissioner Dr. Neeraj Kumar Pawan directed the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) to ensure widespread dissemination of the advisory on preventing and treating the Chandipura virus. The advisory covers current treatments for infected individuals, infection control measures, and medicine availability.

During the meeting, the CMHO updated officials on the ongoing area survey, district hospital arrangements, and measures for prevention and treatment of the virus. District Collector Ankit Kumar Singh also briefed attendees on recent budget announcements, the implementation of departmental schemes, tree plantation efforts, and other ongoing district activities.

In light of the approaching rainy season, Dr. Pawan instructed the Animal Husbandry Department to prepare for potential seasonal diseases, emphasizing the need for preemptive vaccinations and ensuring the full availability of medicines. Joint Director Dr. Dinesh Bamaniya subsequently detailed the ongoing vaccination campaign.

News: Divisional Commissioner Orders Closure of Fake Institution During District Tour

On Monday, Regional Commissioner Dr. Neeraj Kumar Pawan visited Dungarpur district. During his visit, he carried out a detailed inspection of the medical college and reviewed the progress of Kharif sowing, mini kit distribution, and tree planting. Following complaints received during the inspection, he ordered an impromptu examination and investigation of a fraudulent institution, directing that it be sealed.

Regional Commissioner Dr. Neeraj Kumar Pawan conducted an inspection of the Rajasthan Institute Nursing Consultants, which is located in a building near the Reti Stand at the district headquarters. During the inspection, he reviewed the institution's documents. Dr. Pawan reported that the main branch of this institute was previously operating in Banswara. It was shut down and an FIR was filed against it after being found fraudulent. Complaints have also been received about the current branch of this institution.

He inspected the classrooms in a nearby building and gathered information from both students and teachers about the institution's registration, but they were unable to provide satisfactory answers. The Regional Commissioner also contacted the institution's main owner by phone. Subsequently, he directed Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Alankar Gupta to seal the institution and file an FIR against it. Additionally, he instructed the Chief Executive Officer to take necessary steps to refund the fees to students who are currently enrolled or seeking admission at the institution.

During his visit, the Regional Commissioner carried out a detailed inspection of the medical college in Thana. The college superintendent briefed him on the lab facilities, available equipment, departmental library, Department of Pathology, histopathology lab, and ongoing construction projects. The Regional Commissioner also reviewed the operation of the recently established nursing college and the status of its enrolled students, offering necessary guidance. Furthermore, he instructed to initiate efforts for setting up a mother milk bank.

Gathered Information from Farmers

The Regional Commissioner visited Kamalchand Bhairaji Koted's farm to review the sown Kharif crops and to discuss the distribution of free maize mini kits. During the visit, Acting Joint Director of Agricultural Extension Paresh Pandya provided a detailed update on the Kharif sowing progress, the availability of mini kits, and their distribution across the district.

Eco-Tourism Development Suggestion

During the visit, the Regional Commissioner went to Patdi village in the Kankradra Panchayat, where he observed and praised the tree plantation work conducted on the pasture land by District Collector Ankit Kumar Singh. He provided instructions for the proper maintenance of the planted trees. The Regional Commissioner also inspected the Edward Summit and recommended to the Sarpanch that this area be developed into an eco-tourism site through the village panchayat.  During the inspection, CEO Mukesh Chaudhary, Development Officer Hitesh Trivedi, and officials from the medical college and relevant departments were present.