Key Highlights of this News:

• Massive Financial Approval: A comprehensive roadmap consisting of 296 rural development projects worth around ₹20 crore has been sanctioned for the Kota district.
• Widespread Regional Coverage: The development drive will directly transform 237 villages across 47 Gram Panchayats spanning four key blocks: Itawa, Sultanpur, Khairabad, and Ladpura.
• Strict Quality Controls: Minister Madan Dilawar issued a strict mandate making it compulsory for contractors to construct proper drainage systems alongside interlocking road projects.
• Zero-Tolerance on Waste: The Panchayati Raj Department has been explicitly warned that funds designated for village cleanliness must be strictly utilized for sanitation purposes only.

Strategic Funding Split for 296 Infrastructure Projects

To ensure systematic development, the proposed infrastructure works have been strategically split into two primary priority lists based on local urgency:

• First Priority List: Features 127 essential projects with an estimated expenditure exceeding ₹8 crore.
• Second Priority List: Comprises 169 development works requiring an allocation of over ₹12 crore.

The extensive list of approved public works includes the construction of additional school classrooms, the laying of internal village roads using interlocking tiles, the building of security retaining walls, and the systematic expansion of drainage channels. Furthermore, significant funds have been earmarked for the holistic development and renovation of local cremation grounds (Muktidhams) and prominent religious pilgrimage sites within these rural zones.

Following the local committee’s green light, the comprehensive proposal is being forwarded to the state government. Once ratified by the state-level Dang Regional Development Board, the final funds will be disbursed to the executing agencies.

Focus on Eradicating Waterlogging and Prompt Road Repairs

During the review, Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar took a tough stance on the operational quality of public utilities. Addressing the engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD), he expressed deep dissatisfaction over damaged transit routes and ordered the immediate, time-bound repair of all uprooted or broken rural roads across the district.

The Minister also highlights a critical gap in rural engineering: the construction of roads without adequate drainage. He instructed officials to ensure that no contractor leaves an interlocking road incomplete without building accompanying concrete side-drains. Minister Dilawar noted that the absence of structured drains leads to severe waterlogging, transforming village lanes into muddy, unhygienic swamps that pose severe health risks to the residents.

Strict Warning Against Diversion of Sanitation Funds

Shifting his focus to public health and hygiene, the Minister delivered an uncompromising message to the administrative officers of the Panchayati Raj Department. He asserted that any laxity regarding village cleanliness would result in strict disciplinary action.

“The financial grants released by the government specifically for rural sanitation must be deployed 100% into keeping the villages clean,” Dilawar stated. He made it clear that diverting these funds for any other administrative expenses or miscellaneous works would be treated as a serious violation of guidelines.

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Serious Security Lapses

During the inspection, when the Divisional Commissioner examined the records and attendance of the security personnel, the findings were deeply concerning:

• Absence of Personnel: Against a requirement of 45 guards for the morning shift, only 28 were present, and in the afternoon shift, only 10 out of the mandated 25 were on duty.
• Lack of Discipline: Many security personnel were not in their prescribed uniforms and were missing essential gear such as nameplates, belts, batons, whistles, and caps.
• Absence of Biometric Records: The supervisor failed to produce any evidence or data when asked for the biometric attendance records of the security staff.

Expressing strong disapproval, Mr. Agarwal instructed the Hospital Superintendent to issue an immediate notice to the security agency and impose penalties in accordance with the contract terms.

Focus on Healthcare Services and Patient Care

Beyond security, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the health records of the six mothers admitted to the Super Specialty Block and discussed their treatment progress in detail with the medical team. He also interacted with the families of the patients to gather feedback on the hospital’s services.

The Commissioner issued several key directives for immediate improvement:

• Adequate Staffing: The Principal has been instructed to ensure sufficient staff availability for transporting patients via wheelchairs and stretchers.
• CCTV Surveillance: Directives were issued to ensure all CCTV cameras installed within the hospital premises are fully functional.
• Dialogue with Resident Doctors: In a meeting with the college administration, the Commissioner addressed the concerns of resident doctors, assuring them of strict action against any miscreants to ensure their safety.

Principal Dr. Nilesh Jain, Superintendent Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, and other senior health department officials were present during the inspection. The administration has sent a clear message that any negligence regarding patient facilities or hospital security will not be tolerated.

Disclaimer: This news article is based on the official inspection report and departmental information. It has been prepared for public interest and informational purposes.

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One day, while the complainant was sitting at a friend’s shop in Vishal Market, Constable Jeetram of Gumanpura police station came to the shop and demanded ₹8,000 in exchange for not implicating him in a false case and not taking any action against him. On 07.02.2026, he forcibly took ₹5,000 and is demanding the remaining ₹3,000.

The demand was verified on 09.02.2026 itself, which confirmed that the accused had demanded a bribe of Rs. 3000.

Under the direction of Deputy Inspector General of Police, ACB Kota, Mr. Anand Sharma, under the leadership of Additional Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Kota, Mr. Vijay Swarnkar, a team headed by Mrs. Chandra Kanwar, Police Inspector, ACB Kota (Int.) today, dated 10.02.2026, organized a trap operation and arrested the accused Jeetram red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 3000 from the complainant.

Under the direction of Inspector General of ACB, Mr. Satyendra Kumar, the interrogation and proceedings against the accused are ongoing. The ACB will register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the matter and further investigation will be conducted.

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