The main functions of the Cell are :-
- To assist the Grievances Redressal Machinery in resolving problems relating to agricultural lands
- To enhance agricultural productivity by adoption of suitable farm management practices
- To provide extension education to PAFs in matters of technology transfer, agricultural operations, cropping patterns, use of improved seed, fertilizers, insecticides and agricultural implements
- To organize production and investments credits, to create and identify marketing channels or outlets and encourage cooperative spirit and endeavor amongst the PAFs. The cell is supervising and monitoring various programmes undertaken by SSPA in
the field of agriculture and allied pursuits. The cell helps in providing good quality subsidized inputs for agriculture ranging as widely as provision of seeds to draught animals. In addition to these, extensive plans are being made to provide sources of irrigation to irrigate the lands of resettled PAFs in non-command areas. Work on drilling, construction and electrification of tube wells is in different stages of progress. It is proposed to develop irrigation co-operative societies of PAPs and to hand over these energized tube wells to these co-operative societies of farmers.
The Agricultural Cell of SSPA has also undertaken afforestation works in the rehabilitation sites by planting saplings with the co-operation of the Forest Department, NGOs and the PAPs / PAFs themselves. The plantation is done along the boundary of the fields, roadsides, common plots, school premises etc.
Medical Cell
For the physical well being of the PAFs, a Medical Cell, headed by a Deputy Director [Medical] has been set up in SSPA since 1.5.99. This cell has a nucleus of medical experts consisting of a Physician, , a Pediatrician, a Gynecologist, an Emergency M.O., a Statistical Assistant and a Pharmacist.
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The functions of the cell are:
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To provide preventive and curative medical services to PAPs as per the need.
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To act as s supervisory mechanism controlling the medical amenities and reviewing the discharge of functions, duties and responsibilities of medical and paramedical personnel.
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To provide guidance to medical and paramedical personnel with regard to health and hygiene aspects of R&R.
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To coordinate with Regional Deputy Director [Health], Chief District Health Officer, Chief District Medical Officer, Civil Surgeon and Superintendent / Dean of Medical Colleges regarding general health and medical facilities provided in the area within their jurisdiction.
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To organize special diagnostic camps and coordination with the district level officers for executing National Programmes.
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The medical infrastructure consists of 3 medical experts, 21 Medical Officers (MBBS), 20 Multi Purpose Workers (male) and 77 Female Health Workers. Each Medical Officer has been provided an ambulance / vehicle to visit the dispensaries regularly at the R & R sites on biweekly intervals. Also specialized services are provided along with latest diagnostic & investigation facilities at the doorsteps of PAPs through a well-equipped Mobile Hospital Van with updated medical facilities and life saving equipments. |
"PAPs are by and large happy with the facilities like allocation of agricultural land, education, health facility and amenities. After relocation, traditional health care services are largely replaced by non traditional services like sub primary health centers, visit of health workers and private practioners. " (CSS independent report no. 25, pg. 127 para 3) |
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Multi-specialization Diagnostic and Treatment camps are organized by the Medical Cell at regular intervals in the R&R sites. As per the directive of GRA, comprehensive health surveys are conducted by health & medical authorities and on the basis of these; Family Health cards are prepared for surveyed families.
For the provision of safe drinking water, regular testing of water to detect contamination has also been made mandatory and is being conducted regularly under the direct supervision of SSPA. However, wherever the underground water resources are found unsuitable for drawing water for drinking purposes, potable water through tankers are provided as per the need.
For prevention of vaccine preventable diseases, regular immunization is given to eligible children and mothers. Antenatal care and delivery care is provided at doorstep to expectant mothers.
In order to provide nutritional and health benefits to infants, children and expectant and lacking mothers, nutritional supplements are provided to them. Anganwadi centres are identified under the ICDS Scheme for providing nutritional supplement to this group. A special nutrition known as Hyderabad Mix is provided to severely malnourished children and antenatal mothers. School Health Check Programmes have also been organized since July ‘99 along with implementation of the pulse polio programme.
Rehabilitation Cell
Productive Asset Subsidy
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With a view to raise the living standard of the resettled families by providing them agricultural assets, facility for animal husbandry etc, after resettlement it was decided to extend productive asset subsidy to the resettled families to the tune of Rs. 5000/- vide Government resolution No. misc - 1086 (3) dt. 21-2- 1986, Subsequently, The effect was given from dt. 18/8/88 Vide decision on agenda point No. 6 of the Executive Committee meeting dt. 30/5/96 it was decided to extend 100 % subsidy for productive economic asset subject to the limit of Rs. 7000/-. The revised limit of Rs. 7000/- was given effect from dt. 1/6/1996. |
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A report on the resettlement and rehabilitation prgoramme in gujarat
