Grievance redressal camp held at Achabal
Anantnag, Feb 23: In a continued effort to address public issues and grievances at the grassroots level, Secretary to Government, Science & Technology Department, Saurabh Bhagat, chaired a grievance redressal camp here today at Town Hall Achabal Anantnag.
The event was aimed at bridging the gap between the administration and citizens, providing a platform for residents to voice concerns and seek resolutions.
During the event, the Secretary emphasised the pivotal role of such public outreach programs in bridging the gap between the administration and the citizens. He highlighted the significance of senior government officials engaging directly with the people to assess and address their issues and concerns. He gave time-bound directives to the line department officers for resolving public issues promptly.
Emphasising the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and the saturation of Social Security Schemes, he stressed the need for visible impact on the ground for overall development.
Secretary along with district officers actively engaged with the attendees to understand their needs and challenges. Heads of various government departments including Revenue, Police, Power, Health, Education, Public Works, Agriculture, and allied departments, were present to address sector specific concerns of the people present during the public darbar.
The Secretary, after listening to grievances and demands of the public, sought on the spot response from the concerned district officers present in the grievance redressal camp. He assured the public that all genuine demands and issues projected by them will be looked into on priority for redressal.
Saurabh Bhagat also gave on spot directions to the officers of line departments for time bound redressal of the public issues. He emphasized on cent percent implementation of centrally sponsored schemes on ground with visible impact for overall development and welfare of the people. He also stressed on saturation of social security schemes by covering all left out beneficiaries.
The Secretary commended the youth of Anantnag district for increasingly venturing into entrepreneurship. He noted that entrepreneurship has the potential to serve as an untapped source of economic growth, with entrepreneurs evolving into job providers rather than job seekers. He emphasised the vast opportunities available in other sectors such as sheep farming, dairy farming, and trout fish farming. He pointed out that the district’s favorable geographical location makes it conducive for diversifying into these areas.
Secretary urged upon the unemployed youth to take advantage of various government schemes and explore opportunities in these sectors. By doing so, they can contribute to the generation of dignified employment avenues, fostering economic growth in the district, he asserted. He emphasised the need for the community to be aware of the government initiatives, ensuring sustainable development and prosperity of the district.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, S F Hamid, said that the decisions taken during previous public grievance redressal camp with regard to redressal of public issues and demands are being implemented in letter and spirit for the public good. He added that timely redressal of public grievances and their quality disposal in a time bound manner is among top priorities of the present administration.
The locals commended the proactive approach of the government in reaching out to the community and finding solutions to their problems.
Secretary expressed gratitude to the residents of Achabal for their active participation and encouraged continued engagement in future. “Such initiatives play a vital role in building a resilient and well-informed community, contributing to sustainable development and prosperity in the district.”
