Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 27 Oct: Governor Dr. D. S. Bisen held a meeting with officials of the Lok Bhawan on Tuesday to review the functioning of the Lok Bhawan Secretariat. He interacted with the officials, got acquainted with them, and sought information about the responsibilities and tasks being undertaken by them.
The Governor said that Lok Bhawan is a key constitutional institution of the state, and it is the collective responsibility of all officials to uphold its dignity and prestige while making its functioning more accessible to the public, transparent, accountable, and responsive to public aspirations.
The Governor observed that Lok Bhawan is an institution closely connected with public expectations and sentiments. People visiting the institution should have easy access, receive respectful treatment, and be provided with an appropriate opportunity to present their concerns. He directed officials to accord priority to sensitivity, transparency, and promptness in addressing the grievances and cases of ordinary citizens.
He further instructed that no file should be kept pending unnecessarily and that every case must be disposed of within the prescribed time frame.
The Governor urged all officers and employees to discharge their duties with dedication, commitment, and sincerity. He said that the dignity of Lok Bhawan is further strengthened by the efficiency of its functioning, its sensitivity towards public concerns, and the trust reposed in it by the people.
Following the meeting, the Governor inspected various sections of the Lok Bhawan Secretariat and reviewed the work being carried out and the arrangements in place. He also visited the Lok Bhawan Library and obtained information about the facilities available there.
Secretary to the Governor Ravinath Raman, Additional Secretary Reena Joshi, Additional Secretary (Finance) Dr. Tripti Srivastava, Dr. A. K. Singh, Deputy Secretary Laxman Ram Arya, Under Secretary Shri Anoop Singh Negi, along with officials from the Public Works Department, Information, Horticulture, Security, and Medical departments stationed at Lok Bhawan, were present on the occasion.
