Secretary Information, Rehana Batul, chaired a public darbar at Panchayat Marhol in block Arnia today.
The event, which saw participation from both public representatives and locals, recorded several issues and concerns primarily focused on challenges faced by the people in the block, particularly in border areas, where uncertainties and cross-border shelling pose innumerable threats and hardships for the inhabitants.
Addressing the gathering, Rehana Batul reiterated the importance of fostering communication between the public and government functionaries for efficient governance and effective implementation of welfare and development programmes. She emphasized regular social audits of MGNREGA and other rural development works while assessing the status of various works being executed under the sector. She assured that social welfare pension issues would be addressed in consultation with the Social Welfare Department.
The Administrative Secretary educated the masses about the Back to Village programme, emphasising the significance of sustained communication for overall benefit of the public and effective public service delivery. She also addressed some of the power related concerns raised by the public, on the spot. She instructed the concerned Power Development Department official to look into the power meter related issues so that the public do not face any inconvenience on this account. She urged upon the public representatives to play their role in raising awreness among the people regarding the need and importance of judicious use of power.
