Collector and SP Hold Joint Public Grievance Hearing in Khariar; 118 Petitions Received, Red Cross Assistance Provided to Two Needy Persons

Khariar, July 20 In an effort to ensure speedy redressal of public grievances and bring the administration closer to the people, a Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp was held on Monday at the Khariar Block premises in Nuapada district. The camp was jointly conducted by District Collector Madhusudan Dash and Superintendent of Police Amritpal Singh, who heard grievances from citizens and directed the concerned departmental officials to take prompt action for their resolution. A total of 118 petitions were received during the hearing, including 103 individual and 15 collective grievances. After reviewing each case, the District Collector instructed the concerned district-level officials to ensure their early disposal. On the occasion, immediate financial assistance was extended to two needy persons from the Indian Red Cross Fund. Sanjulata Naik of Loharapali village received ₹10,000, while Tara Bag of Gandabahali village under Sinapali Block was provided ₹5,000 as financial aid. The camp was attended by Chief Development Officer Lambodar Dharua, Sub-Collector Surmi Soren, Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Dwarikanath Satpathy, Kendu Leaf Divisional Forest Officer A. Madhabilata, Khariar Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Pushpanjali Nanda, and Zilla Parishad Member Malyabanta Suna, among others. Also present were BDO Milan Kumar Jhankar, Tahasildar Narasingha Gadaba, Khariar NAC Executive Officer Swadhin Ketan Maharana, Deputy Collector Sheikh Naseem, along with officials and staff from various departments who assisted in conducting the grievance hearing smoothly. Alongside the grievance hearing, a Health Camp for Senior Citizens and an Ayushman Arogya Camp were organized at the block premises. Awareness programmes were also conducted at Dohelpada Gram Panchayat under the campaigns “A Tree for Every Girl Child,” “A Day for the Unborn Child,” and “Plastic-Free Nuapada.” In addition, the Department of Animal Husbandry organized a special veterinary health camp titled “A Day for Animals” for domestic livestock and pets.