Public Grievance Redressal Day in Gumla: Two Persons with Disabilities Receive Battery-Powered Tricycles

The weekly Public Grievance Redressal Day was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, during which residents from various blocks and remote areas of Gumla district submitted applications highlighting their grievances and demands. The Deputy Commissioner heard their concerns and directed officials from the concerned departments to investigate the matters and ensure prompt action in accordance with the rules. Several cases were resolved on the spot.

Emphasising the administration’s commitment to public welfare, the Deputy Commissioner said resolving citizens’ grievances was a priority. He instructed officials to handle every application sensitively and ensure timely action.

Battery-Powered Tricycles Distributed to Two Persons with Disabilities

Considering the mobility challenges faced by persons with disabilities, the District Social Welfare Department distributed battery-powered tricycles to two beneficiaries on the Deputy Commissioner’s directions. The initiative aims to make daily commuting easier and promote greater independence among persons with disabilities.

Complaints Related to Land Records, Compensation and Caste Certificates

During the grievance redressal session, Shilpa Nanda, a resident of Palkot, submitted an application stating that her husband had been missing for the past ten years and that she was unemployed. She brought her circumstances to the attention of the Deputy Commissioner.

Suko Devi, wife of Chikhu Bhagat and a resident of Pilkhi village under Sisai police station limits, sought correction of errors in the online land revenue receipt relating to her ancestral land.

Bimla Minz, wife of the late Oskar Minz and a resident of Manjhatoli in Katkaya village under Raidih police station limits, alleged irregularities in the payment of compensation for the acquisition of her ancestral property under the Bharatmala road project. She submitted an application seeking action on the matter.

Vishnu Das, son of the late Bhari Das and a resident of Raidih, highlighted difficulties in obtaining a caste certificate for the Chik Badaik community.

Meanwhile, residents of Kathupani village under Gurdari panchayat in Bishunpur block, including village head Khalko Asur, ward member Sonam Nagesia and panchayat head Pushpa Chouranth, along with members of the Munda community, sought the issuance of Scheduled Tribe certificates to eligible members of their community.

Villagers Seek Bridge Repairs and Better Irrigation Facilities

Residents of Lohra Toli (Gopa) under Ghaghra police station limits demanded the repair or reconstruction of a damaged small bridge over a canal on the eastern side of Masariya Dam. They urged the administration to address the problem to improve local connectivity and ensure safer movement.

In another application, the mukhiya and residents of Kalinga panchayat in Gumla block sought improvements in irrigation facilities. They said approximately 25 to 30 acres of agricultural land in the panchayat could benefit from the restoration of two ponds: the Soma Kharia pond in Samsera and the Majhayas pond in Kutasi. They requested the removal of accumulated silt and the renovation of both water bodies to improve irrigation facilities for local farmers.

At the conclusion of the Public Grievance Redressal Day, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to take necessary action on all applications received. The administration reiterated its focus on resolving public grievances promptly and reducing the difficulties citizens face in accessing government services.