Joint Grievance Hearing Held in Sinapali; 80 Petitions Received, ₹35,000 Red Cross Aid Disbursed

Sinapali, August 10: A joint public grievance hearing conducted by the District Collector and Superintendent of Police was held at the Sinapali Block Conference Hall on Sunday, providing an opportunity for local residents to place their concerns before the district administration. District Collector Madhusudan Dash and Superintendent of Police Amritpal Singh heard various grievances from members of the public and stressed the need for prompt action and timely resolution of genuine complaints. A total of 80 grievances were registered during the hearing, including 67 individual petitions and 13 collective complaints. The Collector directed the concerned departmental officials to take necessary steps for early disposal of the grievances and ensure that the issues raised by the public are addressed within the stipulated time. As part of the welfare measures, financial assistance amounting to ₹35,000 was provided from the Red Cross Fund. Cheques of ₹10,000 each were handed over to Dhaja Ram Nial, Narottam Meher and Bijay Dalpati, while Sasmita Rout received financial assistance of ₹5,000. The grievance hearing was attended by Chief Development Officer Lambodar Dharua, Sub-Collector Surmi Soren, Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer Dr. Dwarikanath Satapathy, Divisional Forest Officer Aziz Khan, Sinapali BDO Karmi Oram and Tahasildar Upanjali Majhi, besides officials from various line departments. Deputy Collector Sheikh Nasim assisted in coordinating the programme. On the occasion, a block-level awareness programme for migrant workers was organised at Talakot village under Ghatmal Gram Panchayat. Workers were sensitised about safety measures during migration, registration procedures and various government welfare schemes and support available to migrant workers. Meanwhile, the District Animal Resources Development Department organised a special veterinary health camp at Talakot, where treatment and necessary veterinary advice were provided to livestock and domestic animals. The grievance hearing and outreach activities witnessed the participation of a large number of local residents, district- and block-level officials and media representatives. The administration’s initiative was seen as an important step towards taking governance closer to the people and ensuring timely redressal of public grievances.