Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah held his maiden public interaction on Saturday at his Public Services and Outreach Office which has been christened ‘Raabita’.
He said the office has been established to provide a dedicated platform for addressing public grievances and for building a healthy relationship between the government and citizens.
In a significant step toward enhancing direct communication with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah conducted his inaugural public interaction at the Chief Minister’s Public Services and Outreach Office which has been christened ‘Raabita’, an official press release said.
It said as many as 15 delegations met the chief minister, each representing various social, cultural and professional groups, he said, adding issues discussed and brought to the notice of Abdullah centred around economic challenges, cultural preservation, employment concerns and sectoral development.
Preservation of unique cultural heritage also featured prominently in the discussions with the delegations advocating for initiatives to promote Jammu and Kashmir’s rich heritage, preserve local languages, and implement social welfare programmes, the press release said.
It said the chief minister listened attentively to these concerns and emphasized the need for a cohesive approach to protect the region’s unique identity.
Meanwhile, addressing a public grievances redressal camp in Kulgam, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Masood Itoo said that ensuring welfare of citizens remains top priorities of the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
She underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening the public grievance mechanism to ensure prompt resolution of issues raised by the people.
Itoo emphasized on the government’s commitment to making public administration more transparent, accountable and responsive to the needs of the people. “Our primary objective is to bring governance closer to the people, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed swiftly,” she said.
“These grievance redressal camps are a step towards creating a more inclusive and participatory system of governance,” she added.
