A day after the President’s Rule was imposed, the Governor Dr KK Paul got into active mode on Monday, visiting the Secretariat and convening meeting with senior bureaucrats. He made it clear during the meeting that he was for all the decisions being taken in the welfare of the State.
A transparent, efficient and honest way of working should be adopted and the quality and timeliness of the works must be ensured, the Governor stressed. Chief secretary, additional
chief secretary, principal secretaries of all departments, secretaries, and OSD and secretary to the Governor were present at the meeting.
Talking to the media, he said that he would come to the secretariat everyday at 10 am and anyone can meet him by taking prior appointment between 11 am to 12 on each working day. He stressed on the files coming through the secretaries and above rank officers only.
Dr Paul instructed the officials to work as a team for public service. Invoking the tradition of peace and harmony Uttarakhand embodies, he said that all must focus on maintaining peace.
Dr Paul further said that the Char Dham Yatra would begin soon. It attracts lakhs of people from all over the country and the world to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, he said, adding that special emphasis is required to be put on an organised and smooth yatra. Whatever work has to be done in this regard should be completed within stipulated time, he said.
He said that necessary steps should be taken to ensure adequate supply of potable water in the State, keeping in mind the summer season.
He also sought suggestions from the officials regarding their respective departments for how to improve the quality of working. He asked for such suggestions to be given to him in writing.
He said the results of the plans and schemes should be visible on the ground to help the people keep their confidence in the administration.