Himachal Government’s ‘Jan Manch’ programme to redress the grievances of the general public began on Sunday after a gap of eight months in the state.
During the programme held in 11 districts of the State, 846 complaints and demands were received, out of them most of complaints were disposed off on the spot.
Speaker Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Vipin Singh Parmar presided over the Jan Manch held at Kelvi in Theog sub-division of district Shimla. During the programme, 107 complaints were received out of them 65 complaints were redressed on the spot and the remaining complaints were forwarded to the concerned departments for speedy redressal.
Parmar said, “Keeping in view Coronavirus pandemic, use of face mask and social distancing was ensured besides all guidelines and SOPs issued by government from time to time were also adhered to strictly.”
He urged the people to strictly follow the norms and guidelines issued by the government for safety from Coronavirus.
Jal Shakti Minister Mahender Singh Thakur presided over the Jan Manch at Gram Panchayat Sunara of Bharmaur assembly constituency in district Chamba. On this occasion, as many as 67 complaints and demands were received and most of them were disposed off on the spot.
Thakur said that schemes worth Rs 1,134 crore funded by the World Bank were being implemented to strengthen the economy of horticulturists in the state. He directed the officers to ensure the benefits of these schemes among common masses of the state.
Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj presided over the Jan Manch at Bathalang in district Solan where 52 complaints were received and 35 were disposed off on the spot.
140 complaints and demands were received at the programme presided over by Rural Development Minister Virender Kanwar at Nagvain in district Mandi.