Agriculture Minister stresses swift resolution of public grievances 

Dharamshala, September 20, 2024: Chairing the District Grievance Redressal Committee meeting in Dharamshala on Friday, Agriculture Minister Prof. Chandra Kumar Chaudhary emphasized the importance of ensuring that the benefits of state government welfare schemes reach the people. He urged officials to expedite development work and swiftly address public grievances to prevent citizens from having to repeatedly visit government offices.

“This is the first meeting of the Public Grievance Redressal Committee in the district, and our priority is to ensure the quick resolution of people’s problems,” Prof. Chaudhary said.

Addressing the concerns of farmers, the minister acknowledged the ongoing issue of stray animals affecting agricultural lands. He announced that the state government is considering the creation of a portal to monitor livestock, ensuring that farmers cannot leave their animals unattended. The portal will help track livestock and hold farmers accountable, with monitoring being conducted through the system. Chaudhary also highlighted that subsidies are available for fencing to protect crops, with additional government support provided for such efforts.

Responding to concerns raised about the increasing prevalence of drugs in rural areas, Prof. Chaudhary directed the police administration to take strict and regular action. He also instructed the sub-divisional administration to conduct routine inspections to combat drug use and protect the younger generation from substance abuse.

Non-government members present at the meeting raised issues related to the improvement of connecting roads, the filling of vacant teacher posts in schools, the need for new bus routes, problems stemming from four-lane construction, and concerns about electricity, health, drinking water, and sewerage systems. Prof. Chaudhary gave strict instructions to the respective officials to address these issues promptly and sensitively.

Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa assured attendees that the complaints discussed in the meeting would be resolved in a timely manner.

Also in attendance were Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri, Superintendent of Police Ashok Ratna, all Sub-Divisional Magistrates, and officials from the Public Works, Electricity, and Jal Shakti departments, along with non-government members.