Dharwad: The Dharwad district administration on Wednesday aligned itself with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's push for accountability, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance, directing officials to improve coordination, transparency, and grievance redressal.
Key Directives from Deputy Commissioner
At a meeting of district-level officers, Deputy Commissioner Snehal R instructed departments to function with greater responsibility and ensure prompt resolution of public complaints. She warned against delays and stressed that district-level issues must be addressed locally without unnecessary escalation. Officials were also told to maintain professionalism in public dealings and ensure proper utilisation of funds under various government schemes.
Precautionary Measures and Welfare Schemes
Snehal directed departments to take precautionary measures ahead of possible natural calamities and to verify whether vehicles distributed under welfare programmes are being used for their intended purposes. Focusing on employment generation, she called for skill development initiatives for youth and asked officials to identify land for industrial parks.
Protection of Government Assets
Authorities were also instructed to safeguard government land and properties belonging to the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation and Hubballi-Dharwad Urban Development Authority from encroachment.
Education as a Priority
Highlighting education as a priority, she said no schools in the district would be closed. Officials were directed to submit reports on the condition of school buildings by June 25 and ensure the timely distribution of uniforms and shoes. Departments must also display anti-corruption information boards and furnish details on the utilisation of Corporate Social Responsibility funds in schools.
Review of Welfare Programmes
Reviewing welfare programmes, the DC instructed officials to ensure schemes such as Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, and Shakti reach all eligible beneficiaries. Distribution of smart cards and free bus passes was also reviewed.
Administrative Measures
In an administrative measure, she announced that attendance through the Kartavya mobile application would be mandatory for all government employees, with senior officers monitoring compliance.
Law and Order
On law and order, police and government officials were advised against sharing unnecessary information on social media or creating reels in their official capacity. She called for stronger action against cybercrime, online gambling, and drug-related offences, and directed police to monitor activities that could disturb communal harmony.
The meeting was attended by ZP CEO Bhuvanesh Patil, SP Gunjan Arya, and senior district officials. Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
