Jammu: Minister for Revenue, Power Development Department (PDD), Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), and Elections, Ali Mohammad Sagar, on Monday held an extensive public interaction in Jammu, meeting several deputations and individuals who apprised him of issues affecting their respective areas and communities.
During the interaction, various deputations raised a range of public issues and sought the minister’s intervention in resolving matters requiring administrative attention. These included developmental concerns, public infrastructure, basic civic amenities, power-related problems, revenue matters and other issues concerning the delivery of public services.
Giving a patient hearing to the visiting deputations, Sagar said direct engagement with people was essential for understanding ground realities and ensuring that governance remained responsive to their needs and aspirations.
He assured the deputations that all genuine issues brought to his notice would be examined on priority and taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate action. He stressed that administrative delays in resolving public grievances must be avoided and called upon officers to adopt a proactive approach towards addressing people’s concerns.
The minister also emphasised the need for close coordination between public representatives and government departments to ensure effective delivery of services and timely resolution of issues confronting the people.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to inclusive development, Sagar said efforts were being made to ensure equitable allocation of resources and strengthen institutional mechanisms for public grievance redressal.
He observed that the government’s priority was not limited to hearing public grievances but also to translating people’s concerns into concrete action on the ground. He assured the deputations that their representations would receive due consideration and necessary follow-up by the concerned authorities.
