MP CM launches 'Jan Vishwas Abhiyan' in Chhindwara, says Fridays to be dedicated to field outreach
Chhindwara, August 7
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday launched the 'Jan Vishwas Abhiyan' in Chhindwara, saying the campaign aims to strengthen public service delivery, resolve pending grievances, and ensure government representatives remain connected with people across the state.
CM Yadav said the campaign would focus on improving public services, accelerating development works, enhancing public participation, and preparing a roadmap for the future through coordinated efforts between the state and central governments.
"I am happy that we have launched the 'Jan Vishwas Abhiyan' in Chhindwara. Through this campaign, we are creating awareness on various issues while focusing on public services, development, public participation and a future roadmap in coordination with both the state and central governments. We have also defined the various dimensions of this initiative; on one hand, we focused on resolving long-pending grievances while on the other progressing towards the targets set for our government schemes," the CM said.
He added that the initiative would also recognise local talent in fields such as natural and organic farming, entrepreneurship, sports, rural tourism and education. He further said discussions were also held with industrialists to explore fresh investment opportunities while addressing issues faced by existing industries.
"We want to ensure that the state is prepared for the Amrit Kaal by promoting development across multiple sectors. I hope that their benefits will certainly be realised. We are also trying to strengthen democratic institutions by empowering elected public representatives to play a greater role at the grassroots," he said.
When asked about his announcement that officials would not remain confined to offices on Fridays, the Chief Minister said the objective was to ensure direct interaction with the public and prompt resolution of their problems.
"The idea is that instead of spending time in meetings and files, the administrative machinery should be in the field interacting with people and resolving their issues. Today, no meetings are being held in Bhopal. Ministers, MLAs and public representatives are all in their respective constituencies. It will be effective in all the 55 districts across the state," Yadav said.
Notably, the Chief Minister said the state government adopted a long-term vision for development and public welfare, with the campaign beginning from Chhindwara. He announced that no meetings would be held in government offices on Fridays, and instead, officials would remain in the field to review the implementation of government schemes and programmes and address public grievances.
The Jan Vishwas Abhiyan, which will be conducted every Friday until January 7, 2027, aims to resolve difficulties in the delivery of public services, ensure the benefits of welfare schemes reach every eligible citizen, and strengthen good governance across the state. He also urged government officials and employees to work with dedication in the service of the people.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is exactly what we need - bureaucracy on the ground instead of behind desks. But I hope they also focus on digital infrastructure so that rural areas don't have to wait for a Friday to get their work done. Good initiative though!
Interesting approach. In the US, we have "office hours" but this field outreach model seems more immersive. Hope the MP government ensures these aren't just ceremonial visits but actual grievance redressal sessions. Accountability is key.
As someone from Chhindwara, I'm cautiously optimistic. We've seen many campaigns come and go, but the promise to recognize local talent in organic farming and sports gives me hope. Just hope the follow-through matches the rhetoric. Also, resolving pending grievances is long overdue! 🤞
Admirable ambition to run this until 2027. The real test will be consistency. Are they going to track outcomes? What metrics define success? I'd love to see a public dashboard showing grievances resolved through this program. Transparency builds trust.
Yaar, this is good in theory but what about the Fridays when there are urgent matters that require official attention? You can't just shut the secretariat for a day. Maybe they should have a skeleton staff on Fridays and rotate field visits. Otherwise, a well-intentioned plan could backfire.
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