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At Public Darbar, Jitendra stresses time-bound redressal, responsive administration

Jammu, Oct 25 (UNI) union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday stressed the need for coordination among departments to ensure the time-bound redressal of genuine grievances and improve public service delivery.
Speaking at a Public Darbar in Village Chakra in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua district, the union Minister interacted with local residents and addressed their grievances and developmental concerns.
During the Public Darbar, several issues were resolved on the spot.
The Minister also interacted with public representatives and took up issues concerning local development, public infrastructure and the delivery of essential services.
He directed the concerned authorities to examine the issues raised and take appropriate follow-up action to ensure their timely resolution.
Dr Singh emphasised that direct interaction with the public enables the administration to better understand local needs and respond effectively to citizens' concerns.
He reiterated that public outreach programmes provide an important platform for reviewing developmental requirements, identifying gaps in service delivery and ensuring that people's concerns receive due attention from the administration.
The Public Darbar was attended by senior district administration officers, public representatives and officials from various departments, among others. The interaction provided an opportunity for residents to bring their concerns directly to the Minister and the concerned authorities.
The Public Darbar is part of the Minister's ongoing public outreach initiative in his Udhampur-Doda-Kathua parliamentary constituency, aimed at strengthening direct engagement with people and facilitating the resolution of local issues through coordinated action by the concerned authorities.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma led the team of senior officers representing various departments.UNI VBH AAB
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