Chennai, Oct 26 (NationPress) In an important civic engagement effort, the city corporation has declared that exclusive meetings will take place in all 100 wards from October 27 to 29. The aim is to address vital local issues and promote citizen involvement in urban governance.

Each gathering will be presided over by the designated ward councillor along with senior officials from the corporation. Residents’ welfare association representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local community members are anticipated to participate.

The corporation has encouraged residents to take an active role in these sessions and express their concerns regarding public services.

Officials indicated that the meetings will focus on a broad spectrum of civic matters, such as drinking water supply, solid waste management, maintenance of roads, streetlights, parks, and stormwater drainage systems.

“We are urging individuals to point out inadequacies in civic services. From each ward, three grievances will be selected as top priorities for immediate attention,” stated an official.

The review will also encompass ongoing welfare and educational programs, including the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme implemented in government and aided schools.

Corporation teams will evaluate hygiene standards, basic infrastructure, and the preparedness of schools for the upcoming northeast monsoon.

The meetings aim to serve as a platform for identifying urgent needs and formulating pre-monsoon preparedness strategies.

Ward councillors have expressed their approval of this initiative, emphasizing that such meetings have historically facilitated faster project completions and complaint resolutions.

C. Shanthi, councillor from Ward 41, remarked, “All grievances raised during the meeting will be uploaded on the Mudhalvarin Mugavari portal, enabling residents to track the progress of their petitions easily. Petitions submitted at these special sessions are usually given priority. In my ward, two major projects were approved following earlier meetings of this kind.”

Officials from the Corporation stated that the collective feedback from the three-day event will be compiled into a detailed action plan aimed at enhancing service delivery throughout the city. By fostering direct communication between citizens and civic administrators, this initiative aspires to create a more responsive and transparent governance structure.