Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Jun 3: Karnataka chief minister (CM), H D Kumaraswamy, who is currently grappling with the decimation of the coalition in the Lok Sabha election and apprehension about the stability of the government, has planned to take up his pet 'village stay' concept again. The plan, which had been implemented for the first time 13 years ago, is being implemented this time with some differences. The CM will be staying in government schools instead of residences of villagers.

The CM shared thoughts about the resumption of village stay plan through Twitter. He said that village stays help him to mingle with people, get firsthand account of problems bothering them, and to keep people apprised of the government's way of functioning. He said his village stays will begin soon in government schools.

It is expected that during the coming village stays, the CM will lay more emphasis on improving basic facilities in government schools, improve quality of education, and respond to problems of local villagers and farmers.

Like in the previous village stays, this time too, farmers will be the focal point. The CM wants to share the things he learnt from schemes implemented by the government so far for the welfare of farmers. He also will give priority to urging the people to undertake modern methods of cultivation, extended support to mechanized farming, and giving information on various aspects to the people, CM's office sources stated.

Whenever the CM plans village visits, several senior officials visit that spot in advance and undertake verification. They will prepare report on the problems bothering the people, expectations, and what can be done to mitigate them. During these stays, many problems can be solved on the spot. Te CM wants to get all information about the facilities needed to these villages, which departments are lagging behind in implementing the schemes, and to find lasting solutions to the problems affecting such villages.