MP CM Yadav says every Friday to be 'No Meetings Day'; ministers, MLAs, officials to remain in field to address public grievances
Chhindwara, August 7
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said every Friday would be observed as a "No Meetings Day" across the state, with ministers, legislators and government officials spending the day in the field to directly engage with the public and resolve their grievances under the newly launched Jan Vishwas Abhiyan.
After launching the campaign from Chhindwara, CM Yadav addressed the mediapersons and said the initiative is based on four pillars which are dialogue, resolution, sensitivity and simplicity. It aims to strengthen public service delivery by taking the administration out of government offices and into the field.
"Our primary objective today across the state is 'No Meetings Day'. Instead of holding meetings or completing office formalities, the administrative machinery will remain among the people, for the people, and work alongside them. The campaign is based on four pillars which include dialogue, resolution, sensitivity and simplicity," the Chief Minister said.
He added that on every Friday public representatives, collectors, commissioners and officials from the state secretariat to the tehsil level would remain in their respective jurisdictions to monitor the implementation of government schemes and address public concerns.
"I am happy that from today onwards, every Friday, from the Mantralaya to the tehsil level, all our ministers, MLAs, collectors and commissioners will remain present in the field. We have taken this pledge of service as part of our core duty for the welfare of the people. The Jan Vishwas Abhiyan is not merely a slogan; it is a cultural transformation, and we have implemented this initiative for the first time in the country," he said.
CM Yadav also extended greetings to the 8.5 crore people of the state, saying the government was advancing with the campaign based on the resolve made for the welfare of the people. Chhindwara was chosen as the starting point of the campaign because of its strategic importance as a tribal district bordering Maharashtra and its vast development potential.
"In Chhindwara alone, promotions were given to 1,281 officers and employees from 28 departments. Across the state, lakhs of officers and employees have received promotions, and fresh recruitment has also begun in various departments, including the police, to strengthen the work culture and improve administrative efficiency," he said.
Highlighting the day's interactions, the Chief Minister said he held discussions with industrialists to understand the challenges faced by existing industries and explore the development of new industrial belts with better infrastructure.
He also interacted with farmers practising natural farming, entrepreneurs, homestay operators from tribal and rural areas, livestock and fisheries stakeholders, women associated with the 'Drone Didi' initiative, sportspersons and meritorious students to discuss how they could benefit from government schemes.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good initiative in theory, but I hope there's a proper system to track what issues get resolved. Just being present in the field isn't enough — there needs to be accountability. Also, what about urgent meetings that might come up on Fridays? Let's see how this works in practice. Have to give credit for trying something new though.
The "Drone Didi" interaction caught my eye! 👏 Women in tribal areas using drones for agriculture — that's the kind of modernization we need while keeping our roots intact. And 1,281 promotions in Chhindwara alone shows they're serious about boosting employee morale. Good mix of technology and traditional rural development.
As someone from Chhindwara, I can say this area truly needed attention. The district has so much potential — farmers need better support, homestay tourism can really boost local income. But the real test will be whether Fridays bring actual solutions or just empty promises. We've seen many "campaigns" come and go. Hope this one sticks.
Interesting approach. As an outsider looking at Indian governance, I think this direct engagement model could really work. The four pillars — dialogue, resolution, sensitivity, simplicity — are strong principles. If officials genuinely listen to people's problems without bureaucracy in the way, this could be a model for other states too. Let's watch this space.
"No Meetings Day" — that's a bold move! 😄 But honestly, if you look at it, many meetings are just time-pass anyway. Sending officials to the field on
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