Chandrababu Naidu: Zero Tolerance for Corruption in Welfare Initiatives
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Synopsis
In a recent meeting, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted that any level of corruption in welfare schemes is unacceptable, urging officials to prioritize public satisfaction and improve service quality.
Key Takeaways
- Corruption in welfare schemes will not be tolerated.
- Public feedback is crucial for policy evaluation.
- Officials must improve service quality.
- Satisfaction levels for various welfare programs should be enhanced.
- Immediate corrective actions are necessary for underperforming departments.
Amaravati, Jan 27 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, emphasized on Monday that any level of corruption, even as little as one per cent, in the execution of welfare initiatives would be unacceptable.
He instructed government officials and employees to prioritize the 'people first' approach, taking into account public sentiment and expectations.
During a review meeting at the State Secretariat, where public feedback on various governmental operations was discussed, the Chief Minister asserted that the opinions of beneficiaries are paramount. He specified that only feedback gathered from the grassroots level would be acknowledged.
Expressing satisfaction regarding public contentment with the execution of policies from the grassroots to higher levels in certain departments, the Chief Minister acknowledged that such positive outcomes stem from adhering to best practices within the respective departments and commended the heads and staff of these divisions.
However, the Chief Minister expressed disappointment that some departments have not met anticipated results over the past seven months and urged officials to conduct thorough investigations into the causes and implement necessary corrective actions.
The Chief Minister convened this review meeting following a survey focused on 10 distinct issues across these departments, making it clear that service delivery must be expedited and quality enhanced. According to the presentation made by the officials, 90.20 per cent of beneficiaries reported satisfaction with pension distributions made at their homes on the first of each month, while 87.48 per cent expressed contentment regarding the pension distributors.
Conversely, 15.6 per cent of pensioners raised concerns about corruption in certain areas. Regarding Anna Canteens, 91 per cent were pleased with the food quality, 82 per cent appreciated the cleanliness, and 84 per cent were satisfied with the timely provision of meals.
Additionally, 89.92 per cent of farmers in the state were pleased with the grain procurement system, although 30 per cent voiced dissatisfaction over the supply of gunny bags, while 84 per cent were content with the fair prices received for their agricultural products.
After reviewing presentations from other departments, the Chief Minister instructed officials to take measures to enhance satisfaction levels regarding the provision of sand and fertilizers.
While 78 per cent of the population expressed satisfaction with sand supplies, the Chief Minister insisted that the system of free sand distribution should be improved further, aiming for a satisfaction level of 100 per cent.
