Nabarangpur,Oct 13 [UDN}: A Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp was organised at the Chandahandi Block Office in Nabarangpur district on Monday to ensure the prompt, transparent and time-bound resolution of public grievances and local issues. The camp was jointly chaired by Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr Pramod Kumar Prusty and Superintendent of Police Kashyap Partha Jagadish.
The programme provided an opportunity for residents to directly present their individual grievances, community-related concerns and village-level problems before the district administration. Senior officials from various departments attended the camp and listened to the complaints, with an emphasis on ensuring appropriate action in accordance with established rules and within the prescribed time limits.
Among the officials present were Chief Development Officer-cum-Executive Officer of the Zilla Parishad Biranchi Narayan Darwan, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, the Block Development Officer and other district- and block-level officers representing various government departments.
*A total of 38 complaints were received during the hearing.* Of these, 15 related to individual grievances, while the remaining 23 concerned village-level and community issues. The administration resolved one complaint immediately at the camp. In addition, one case relating to the Red Cross Fund was also received.
During the hearing, the concerned departmental officials examined the nature, seriousness and relevant details of the complaints submitted by the people. Necessary steps were taken to address the issues, and the officials were directed to ensure proper verification and resolution in accordance with the applicable rules and within the stipulated timeframe.
The joint grievance hearing initiative is an important mechanism for strengthening direct communication between the public and the administration. It enables citizens to bring their concerns to the notice of the authorities without having to depend solely on routine departmental procedures. Such camps also help identify local development-related difficulties, individual welfare concerns and other issues requiring administrative intervention.
The district administration has reiterated its commitment to ensuring impartial, prompt and effective redressal of public grievances. By bringing officials from multiple departments together on a common platform, the initiative seeks to improve administrative responsiveness, strengthen transparency and accountability, and ensure that citizens receive timely attention to their problems.
The hearing at Chandahandi reflects the administration’s continued efforts to make public services more accessible and responsive to the needs of residents across Nabarangpur district.
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