Bhadrak: Nov 5 (UDN): A district-level joint public grievance redressal camp was organised at the Chandbali Block Office in Bhadrak district on Monday, under the joint supervision of the District Collector and the Superintendent of Police. A total of 276 grievance applications were received during the camp, reflecting various public concerns and demands relating to government welfare schemes, land-related matters, education, healthcare and other essential services.
Of the 276 applications received, 252 were individual grievances, while 23 were collective complaints. The authorities took immediate steps to address the issues, and 26 complaints were resolved on the spot. The remaining applications were forwarded to the concerned departments for necessary examination and appropriate action.
As part of the humanitarian assistance extended during the programme, financial assistance of ₹3,000 was provided to one beneficiary from the Red Cross Fund. In addition, eight beneficiaries were provided with tricycles and four persons received wheelchairs to support their mobility and improve their day-to-day lives.
The joint grievance hearing was attended by Bhadrak District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Rout, Additional District Collector Saroj Kumar Dutta, Zilla Parishad Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer Shubhend u Kumar Samal, Sub-Collector Sourabh Kumar Chakraborty, and Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Pramod Praharaj.
During the public hearing, a large number of applications were submitted concerning various government welfare and development programmes. Major issues included the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana, allocation of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Antyodaya housing schemes, ration card-related problems, land and property disputes, educational facilities and healthcare services. The applicants sought the administration’s intervention to resolve their long-pending grievances and ensure access to government benefits.
Officials from all district-level departments and various block-level offices were also present at the grievance redressal camp to receive applications and take necessary steps within their respective jurisdictions.
While reviewing the grievances, District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay instructed the concerned departmental officials to take prompt and appropriate action on the applications received and ensure their early resolution. He emphasised the importance of addressing public grievances efficiently and ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of government schemes without unnecessary delays.
The district-level joint public grievance hearing was organised as part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen direct communication with citizens, improve transparency in governance and ensure timely delivery of public services.
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