District Collector and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, Akshay Godara, has declared a 15-day summer holiday for children across all operational Anganwadi centers in the district. This emergency order will remain in effect from May 22, 2026, to June 5, 2026. The Collector exercised the emergency powers vested under Section 30 (Chapter 4) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, following a formal proposal from the Deputy Director of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Karauli.

Relief Only for Young Children; Staff to Remain on Duty

According to the official guidelines, this proactive closure applies strictly to children aged 3 to 6 years. Anganwadi workers and helpers are not exempt from duty; they will continue to attend the centers as usual to manage administrative tasks, community tracking, and other departmental responsibilities.

Nutrition Uninterrupted: Rations to be Delivered to Homes (THR)

To ensure that the health and nutritional needs of the children do not suffer during this 15-day break, the administration has modified the food distribution system. The Hot Cooked Meals (HCM) and morning snacks usually served at the centers will be suspended. Instead, the nutritional provisions will be distributed directly to the children’s homes as Take-Home Ration (THR), ensuring their dietary cycle remains uninterrupted.

Strict Legal Action Against Violations

Collector Akshay Godara has issued a stern warning regarding compliance. The official order states that any officer or employee found violating or disregarding these guidelines will face strict legal and disciplinary action under the punitive provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The timely decision aims to shield vulnerable toddlers from the risks of heatstroke and dehydration during peak summer hours.

Disclaimer:

This article has been compiled for informational purposes based on the official press note issued by the District Disaster Management Authority and the Information and Public Relations Office (DIPR), Karauli, Government of Rajasthan. While utmost care has been taken to ensure accuracy, parents, guardians, and related staff are advised to coordinate with their local ICDS representatives or local Anganwadi centers for specific updates regarding Take-Home Ration (THR) distribution schedules.

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To ensure seamless implementation and robust grassroots coordination, a high-level review meeting was held at the Karauli Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Collector Akshay Godara.

Transforming Water Conservation into a ‘People’s Movement’

During the meeting, District Collector Akshay Godara issued strict directives to all departmental officers to work with absolute synchronization. The Collector emphasized that water conservation must not remain a mere administrative formality. Instead, it should be transformed into a widespread public movement at both rural and urban levels. Every gram panchayat and urban local body will monitor daily progress, which will be uploaded directly onto the state portal.

From Voluntary Service to ‘Jal Gaurav Awards’: Key Campaign Highlights

This 11-day campaign is designed as a mission-mode operation entirely dedicated to water security and environmental preservation. Key activities will include:

• Shramdaan (Voluntary Labor) & Cleanliness: Extensive cleaning drives will be conducted around rivers, canals, old dams, traditional stepwells, and village ponds. Public places like cow shelters (Gaushalas), bus stands, railway stations, and drinking water sources will undergo intensive sanitization.
• Cultural and Ritualistic Connect: The campaign’s launch day will feature the traditional worship of water bodies, ‘Vande Ganga’ Kalash Yatras, morning processions (Prabhat Pheris), and ‘Peepal tree’ worship. In the evening, traditional lamp-lighting ceremonies (Deepdan) will illuminate local water bodies.
• Special Gram Sabhas (May 26): On the second day of the campaign, special village council meetings (Gram Sabhas) will be convened across all panchayats to pass approvals for new water structures and administer a water conservation pledge to citizens.
• Defense & Police Personnel Contribution (May 31): On the occasion of Jyeshtha Purnima, personnel from the police, army, and paramilitary forces will dedicate a day to voluntary labor (Shramdaan) for rejuvenating water bodies. Additionally, water bowls (Parindas) will be set up for birds.
• Immediate Benefits for Farmers: The Agriculture and Horticulture Departments will expedite approvals for modern irrigation technologies, including sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and farm ponds.
• Honoring Water Warriors: The campaign will culminate on June 5 with a grand closing ceremony at the district headquarters, where individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary work in water conservation will be honored with the prestigious ‘Jal Gaurav Samman’.

The high-profile meeting saw the participation of Superintendent of Police Lokesh Sonwal, Additional District Collector Hemraj Paridwal, Chief Executive Officer and Campaign Nodal Officer Lakhan Singh, along with all district-level department heads and block officers who connected via video conferencing.

Disclaimer:

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Taking a tough stand against negligence in resolving public grievances on the Rajasthan Sampark Portal, the District Collector ordered show-cause notices to be served to two senior block-level officials.

Accountability First: Action Against Errant Officials

District Collector Akshay Godara cracked down on negligence regarding the resolution of long-pending complaints. The officials who received show-cause notices for failing to address grievances on the Sampark Portal include:

• Lakhan Lal Meena (Chief Block Education Officer – CBEO, Sapotra)
• Brijlal Bairwa (Block Development Officer – BDO, Sapotra)

7-Day Deadline to Clear Long-Pending Grievances

Addressing the district and block-level officers, the Collector emphasized that citizens should not be forced to make unnecessary visits to government offices. He issued the following strict directives:

• Strict Timeline: Grievances pending on the Rajasthan Sampark Portal for 90 to 180 days, as well as cases forwarded by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Divisional Office, and the Human Rights Commission, must be resolved within 7 days.
• Focus on Quality Redressal: Officers were directed to improve the actual satisfaction level of the complainants rather than just disposing of files on paper.
• Focus Departments: Officials from JVVNL (Electricity), PHED (Water Supply), DSO (Civil Supplies), and the Social Justice & Empowerment Department were specifically told to reduce their average response time and improve public satisfaction.

60 Grievances Received; Immediate Relief Rendered

A total of 60 public grievances related to various departments were registered during the public hearing. The complaints covered a wide range of issues, including encroachment removal, National Food Security Act (NFSA) enrollment, farm pond subsidies, bridge construction, road widening, drinking water supply, and pending municipal bills.

With Superintendent of Police (SP) Lokesh Sonwal present, Collector Godara reviewed the cases dynamically, providing immediate relief to several aggrieved citizens on the spot.

The meeting was attended by Additional District Collector Hemraj Paridwal, Chief Executive Officer Lakhan Singh, and other district-level heads, while block-level officers joined the session via video conferencing (VC).

Disclaimer:

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