Hyderabad: Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao directed district collectors to conduct Praja Paalana Gram Sabhas from April 2 under the 99 Days Praja Paalana Pragati Pranalika.
He issued the directions during a video conference to review progress. He instructed officials to organise Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas strictly as per Standard Operating Procedures. Moreover, he stressed that officials must follow these guidelines without deviation.
He said authorities must conduct the programme in a structured and transparent manner. In addition, he asked public representatives at all levels to actively participate in the process.
Praja Paalana Gram Sabhas to boost public outreach
The Chief Secretary described the initiative as a major mass outreach effort. Therefore, he urged officials to ensure wide public participation during the exercise.
He directed officials to clearly explain flagship schemes, welfare programmes and new Budget initiatives. As a result, he said better awareness would improve reach and effectiveness.
Moreover, he asked teams to collect beneficiary feedback in a systematic manner. This step, he said, would help the government assess outcomes and identify gaps.
He said the success of the programme depends on strong field execution and coordination. Hence, he directed collectors to plan and implement activities carefully.
Secretary (Planning) Gaurav Uppal briefed collectors on the activity sequence. He also explained the structured agenda to ensure uniformity across districts.
Meanwhile, Secretary MA&UD T.K. Sridevi said officials would felicitate municipal staff who achieved 100 percent tax collection during Ward Sabhas. This move aims to encourage better performance.
Additionally, Principal Secretary (Health) Christina Zongthu said the State would observe a health week from April 6. During this period, officials will conduct special health activities and awareness programmes.
Senior officials, including Principal Secretary Sridhar, also attended the meeting. Overall, the directions reinforced the role of such initiatives in strengthening governance and public engagement.
