"The state authorities might have overlooked certain flaws in the education system, but with the launch of Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Quality Education Mission in the entire state, there is scope for better and higher standard of education," Singh said in his third 'Raman Ke Goth' address.
He further expressed concern over the safety of children,referring to the death of five students during their school sponsored tour in Chhattisgarh's Gariyaband district last month.
"The accident raised many questions of utmost importance. Is it justified to take so many small school children on tractor-trolley? Was the teacher following the guidelines? Panchayat members should have stopped the tour? Can't we stop such type of accidents?" he asked.
"All these questions agitate my mind. Three girls and two boys met an untimely death. The parents did not know that they were bidding final good-bye to their wards," he said.
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"The state government has taken stern action against those responsible for the tragic incident (of Gariyaband). Police have filed a complaint and let us take pledge that these kind of accidents do not occur in future," he said.
On the drought situation in the state, he said the authorities are taking all necessary steps to ameliorate the hardships of farmers.
As many as 110 tehsils have been declared drought-affected and a relief package worth Rs 4,000 crore has been sent to the Centre for early approval, the CM said.
Besides,farmers in the state who are provided free electricity supply of 7,500 units per year for their agricultural pumpsof 3-5 horse power, will now get free power upto 9,000 units, he said.
Moreover, under the MNREGA, now 150 days of employment will be ensured instead of 100 days, he said.
The CM also greeted the people for the upcoming festivals of Diwali, Govardhan Puja andBhai Dooj.