Jammu, May 22 (NVI): Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani on Friday conducted a public outreach programme under the RAABITA initiative in Jammu and directed officials to ensure timely resolution of public grievances, officials said.
During the programme held at the RAABITA office on Canal Road, several delegations and individuals from across the Jammu division met the Advisor and raised issues related to development, recruitment, banking and welfare measures, they said.
Officials said Wani issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for priority redress of grievances and asked the delegations to remain in touch with departments concerned for speedy disposal of their issues.
A delegation from GCC Gurha Slathia raised issues related to area development and social welfare, while members of the Bathindi Welfare Board sought resolution of developmental concerns in the locality, they said.
According to officials, a deputation led by the Chairman of Citizens Cooperative Bank Limited, Jammu, highlighted matters concerning the bank and sought government intervention.
Retired migrant employees of the Revenue Department also met the Advisor and demanded that their service period be treated as on-duty besides seeking early clearance of pending leave encashment benefits, they added.
A delegation from Panthal discussed issues related to land for a Kendriya Vidyalaya and other developmental requirements of the institution.
Meanwhile, aspirants of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission and Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board highlighted concerns over delays and uncertainty in the recruitment process, officials said.
Wani said the RAABITA initiative was launched to strengthen direct interaction between the government and citizens for prompt redress of public grievances and directed officers to ensure time-bound follow-up on issues raised during the outreach programme.(NVI)
