Haryana Chief Minister Orders District Officials to Stay Overnight in Villages to Address Community Concerns
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Chandigarh, Jan 4 (NationPress) In a bid to improve governance and enhance public service delivery, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to facilitate a weekly coordination meeting.
Highlighting the need for direct interaction with the public, he urged Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to spend a night in villages at least once a month to address community issues.
The Chief Minister stressed the significance of adhering to the directives concerning night stays and routine visits by Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to foster public confidence and enhance law enforcement.
The weekly coordination meetings are intended to bolster law and order, tackle drug-related issues, and encourage positive public interaction, involving Superintendents of Police or Deputy Commissioners of Police, Sub-Divisional Magistrates, Deputy Superintendents of Police, and Superintendents of Jails.
The primary goal of these meetings is to improve communication and collaboration between district administration and law enforcement agencies for effective management of law and order, as stated in an official announcement.
Additionally, these meetings will concentrate on reviewing and enhancing strategies to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse, accelerating the resolution of public grievances, and optimizing public service delivery.
To ensure accountability, Deputy Commissioners are required to keep records of the discussions and provide a brief report each month to the Chief Secretary's office at cs.coordination@hry.nic.in.
Alongside the weekly meetings, the Chief Minister highlighted the critical nature of direct public engagement. District officials are expected to conduct overnight stays in villages at least once a month to directly address public concerns.
CM Saini reiterated the necessity of strict adherence to previous directives regarding night stays and routine visits by Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to cultivate public trust and enhance law enforcement.
To ensure accountability, the Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to document the discussions and submit a monthly report to the Chief Secretary's office.
