Associated News Bureau

Ali Mohammad Sagar Assumes Charge, Assures Time-Bound Redressal of Public Grievances

Srinagar, October 29: Minister for Revenue, Power Development Department (PDD), Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Disaster Management, Monitoring, Relief and Rehabilitation (DMMR), and Elections, Ali Mohammad Sagar, on Thursday assumed office and interacted with public delegations to hear their grievances and concerns. Soon after taking charge, the Minister met several deputations representing different sections of society. The delegations raised a range of public issues, developmental concerns and administrative grievances, seeking the intervention of the concerned departments for their early resolution. Sagar gave a patient hearing to the representatives and took note of the issues brought to his attention. He assured them that genuine public grievances would receive due consideration and that the concerned authorities would be approached for appropriate action. Emphasising the importance of accessible and responsive governance, the Minister said that regular interaction with the public was essential to understanding ground-level challenges and identifying practical solutions. He reiterated the government's focus on improving public service delivery, enhancing administrative efficiency and ensuring that citizens do not face unnecessary difficulties in accessing essential services. The Minister also stressed the need for effective coordination among departments to facilitate the timely resolution of public issues. He underscored the importance of accountability, transparency and a proactive administrative approach in addressing people's concerns. Sagar said that the issues raised by the deputations would be taken up with the relevant authorities for examination and necessary action, wherever required. He emphasised that government departments must remain responsive to public needs and expectations. Reaffirming his commitment to public welfare, the Minister said that constructive engagement between the government and citizens would remain important in identifying challenges, resolving grievances and strengthening public confidence in the administration. He also pledged to discharge his responsibilities with dedication and sincerity, with particular emphasis on effective governance, public service delivery and the timely redressal of people's problems. ANB