The week-long nationwide initiative Good Governance Week “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, observed from December 19 to December 25, concluded successfully in Budgam, marking a significant decisive step by the District Administration towards strengthening transparent, accountable and citizen-centric governance at the grassroots level.
Throughout the week, the District Administration Budgam undertook an intensive schedule of public outreach programmes, grievance redressal camps, inspections, workshops and awareness drives across all 17 blocks and 296 panchayats of Budgam to take governance to the doorsteps of the people.
The initiative witnessed enthusiastic public participation, reflecting growing trust and engagement between citizens and the administration. During the week, public facilitation and grievance redressal camps were organised on a daily basis, enabling citizens to directly interact with district and field level officers.
A large number of grievances, both fresh and long pending were received through online and offline platforms, many of which were resolved on the spot, while others were taken up for time bound disposal. Special emphasis was laid on ensuring sensitivity, responsiveness and accountability while addressing public concerns.
The administration also focused on achieving saturation of key welfare and social security schemes, extending onspot assistance to eligible beneficiaries for enrolment and benefit delivery. Awareness sessions were held on flagship initiatives such as Mission YUVA, PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, social welfare schemes, employment and livelihood programmes, besides promoting the use of online public service delivery platforms for faster and transparent access to services.
A major highlight of the week was the daylong District Level Public Darbar cum Workshop on Good Governance at Town Hall, Khansahib, presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, under the banner of Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore.
During the Public Darbar, the DC patiently heard public grievances related to development works, healthcare, education, revenue and welfare schemes, and issued on-the-spot directions for their redressal. Sanction letters were also distributed among beneficiaries under various government welfare schemes, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to inclusive and timely service delivery.
The workshop component focused on the core pillars of good governance, including the Public Services Guarantee Act, effective grievance redressal mechanisms, transparency in service delivery and zero tolerance towards corruption. Officers were sensitised to adopt a proactive, humane and solution oriented approach, with an emphasis on continuous public engagement through outreach programmes and field visits.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner emphasised that good governance must translate into visible outcomes on the ground, stating that Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore is about ensuring prompt grievance redressal, efficient service delivery and sustained public trust in institutions.
The Good Governance Week activities were carried out with active involvement of senior district officers, sub divisional and tehsil and BDO level functionaries, and heads of line departments, ensuring coordinated and effective implementation across the district.
The District Administration Budgam reaffirmed its resolve to carry forward the spirit of Good Governance Week beyond the observance period, and continue working towards a responsive, transparent and people centric administration, where governance remains accessible, accountable and firmly rooted in the needs of the citizens.