Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday stressed that public servants have to prove their accountability of highest order under the Mo Sarkar initiative.
He said this at a function held for inclusion of the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department under the Mo Sarkar initiative at Lok Seva Bhawan here on Tuesday.
“My Government is a people’s Government. Nobody could be more important than people themselves. The Mo Sarkar initiative demands accountability of the highest order from the public servants,” he said.
Congratulating the department, the Chief Minister said, “This is one of the most important departments of the State Government that has engaged 3.30 beneficiaries, nearly 79 per cent of the State’s population, with food security provisions. Managing work at such a gigantic proportion needs exceptional skills, suitable systems with extensive database and commitment by the workforce. The effort of the department in this direction is appreciated.”
He said the portability in PDS distribution, which is being implemented in BMC now, would be replicated gradually I the entire State. He stressed on participation of more women self-help groups in the public distribution system. He asked officials to ensure that not a single eligible and deserving person is deprived of getting PDS support.
FS and CW Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain said the department is committed to serve the people in a professional manner. “We have developed and put in place and efficient feedback systed for the purpose,” he said.
Chief Secretary Asit Tripaty said the Government would reward or punish an employee depending on the kind of feedback received from the people.
Secretary, 5-T VK Pandian interacted with officers of the department, including CSOsof Nuapada, Baleswar and Mayurbhanj, MIs of Remuna, Simulia, Thakurmunda, Titlagarh, Daringbadi, Phiringia and Similiguda to know about their understanding of the Mo Sarkar initiative.
Department Secretry VV Yadav was present.